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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.30, 3,065.55 and 1,070.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.30, 3,065.55 and 1,070.90 is: 1,605.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.30 : 3,065.55 = 1,070.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.30/3,065.55 = 1,070.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.30x = 3,065.55 × 1,070.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.30x = 3,282,897.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,282,897.50/2,045.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,605.09

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