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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,914.06, 4,371.76 and 1,065.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,914.06, 4,371.76 and 1,065.18 is: 1,598.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,914.06 : 4,371.76 = 1,065.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,914.06/4,371.76 = 1,065.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,914.06x = 4,371.76 × 1,065.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,914.06x = 4,656,690.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,656,690.66/2,914.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,598.01

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