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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,911.91, 4,367.87 and 1,063.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,911.91, 4,367.87 and 1,063.02 is: 1,594.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,911.91 : 4,367.87 = 1,063.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,911.91/4,367.87 = 1,063.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,911.91x = 4,367.87 × 1,063.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,911.91x = 4,643,127.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,643,127.85/2,911.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,594.53

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