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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,815.84, 2,506.68 and 1,070.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,815.84, 2,506.68 and 1,070.28 is: 1,477.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,815.84 : 2,506.68 = 1,070.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,815.84/2,506.68 = 1,070.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,815.84x = 2,506.68 × 1,070.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,815.84x = 2,682,849.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,682,849.47/1,815.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,477.47

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