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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,914.69, 4,370.96 and 1,065.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,914.69, 4,370.96 and 1,065.26 is: 1,597.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,914.69 : 4,370.96 = 1,065.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,914.69/4,370.96 = 1,065.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,914.69x = 4,370.96 × 1,065.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,914.69x = 4,656,208.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,656,208.85/2,914.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,597.50

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