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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,043.72, 3,066.80 and 1,070.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,043.72, 3,066.80 and 1,070.10 is: 1,605.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,043.72 : 3,066.80 = 1,070.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,043.72/3,066.80 = 1,070.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,043.72x = 3,066.80 × 1,070.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,043.72x = 3,281,777.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,281,777.33/2,043.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,605.79

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