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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,913.71, 4,370.40 and 1,064.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,913.71, 4,370.40 and 1,064.48 is: 1,596.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,913.71 : 4,370.40 = 1,064.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,913.71/4,370.40 = 1,064.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,913.71x = 4,370.40 × 1,064.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,913.71x = 4,652,181.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,652,181.54/2,913.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,596.65

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