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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,917.83, 4,379.06 and 1,069.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,917.83, 4,379.06 and 1,069.52 is: 1,605.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,917.83 : 4,379.06 = 1,069.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,917.83/4,379.06 = 1,069.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,917.83x = 4,379.06 × 1,069.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,917.83x = 4,683,465.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,683,465.01/2,917.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,605.12

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