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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,909.82, 2,635.55 and 1,070.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,909.82, 2,635.55 and 1,070.53 is: 1,477.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,909.82 : 2,635.55 = 1,070.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,909.82/2,635.55 = 1,070.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,909.82x = 2,635.55 × 1,070.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,909.82x = 2,821,435.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,821,435.34/1,909.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,477.33

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