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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,911.52, 4,367.25 and 1,061.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,911.52, 4,367.25 and 1,061.98 is: 1,592.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,911.52 : 4,367.25 = 1,061.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,911.52/4,367.25 = 1,061.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,911.52x = 4,367.25 × 1,061.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,911.52x = 4,637,921.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,637,921.24/2,911.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,592.95

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