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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,912.20, 4,367.04 and 1,062.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,912.20, 4,367.04 and 1,062.72 is: 1,593.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,912.20 : 4,367.04 = 1,062.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,912.20/4,367.04 = 1,062.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,912.20x = 4,367.04 × 1,062.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,912.20x = 4,640,940.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,640,940.75/2,912.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.62

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