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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,815.63, 2,506.05 and 1,070.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,815.63, 2,506.05 and 1,070.10 is: 1,477.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,815.63 : 2,506.05 = 1,070.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,815.63/2,506.05 = 1,070.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,815.63x = 2,506.05 × 1,070.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,815.63x = 2,681,724.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,681,724.11/1,815.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,477.02

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