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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,914.28, 4,371.60 and 1,065.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,914.28, 4,371.60 and 1,065.15 is: 1,597.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,914.28 : 4,371.60 = 1,065.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,914.28/4,371.60 = 1,065.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,914.28x = 4,371.60 × 1,065.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,914.28x = 4,656,409.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,656,409.74/2,914.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,597.79

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