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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,909.59, 2,635.34 and 1,070.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,909.59, 2,635.34 and 1,070.48 is: 1,477.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,909.59 : 2,635.34 = 1,070.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,909.59/2,635.34 = 1,070.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,909.59x = 2,635.34 × 1,070.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,909.59x = 2,821,080.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,821,080.00/1,909.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,477.32

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