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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,165.13, 3,249.75 and 1,070.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,165.13, 3,249.75 and 1,070.26 is: 1,606.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,165.13 : 3,249.75 = 1,070.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,165.13/3,249.75 = 1,070.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,165.13x = 3,249.75 × 1,070.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,165.13x = 3,478,082.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,478,082.57/2,165.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,606.41

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