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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,920.59, 4,381.35 and 1,071.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,920.59, 4,381.35 and 1,071.30 is: 1,607.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,920.59 : 4,381.35 = 1,071.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,920.59/4,381.35 = 1,071.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,920.59x = 4,381.35 × 1,071.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,920.59x = 4,693,740.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,693,740.26/2,920.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,607.12

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