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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,915.44, 4,372.09 and 1,066

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,915.44, 4,372.09 and 1,066 is: 1,598.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,915.44 : 4,372.09 = 1,066 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,915.44/4,372.09 = 1,066/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,915.44x = 4,372.09 × 1,066
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,915.44x = 4,660,647.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,660,647.94/2,915.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,598.61

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