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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,912.05, 4,368.12 and 1,063.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,912.05, 4,368.12 and 1,063.54 is: 1,595.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,912.05 : 4,368.12 = 1,063.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,912.05/4,368.12 = 1,063.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,912.05x = 4,368.12 × 1,063.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,912.05x = 4,645,670.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,645,670.34/2,912.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,595.33

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