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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,165.32, 3,244.92 and 1,070.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,165.32, 3,244.92 and 1,070.47 is: 1,604.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,165.32 : 3,244.92 = 1,070.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,165.32/3,244.92 = 1,070.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,165.32x = 3,244.92 × 1,070.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,165.32x = 3,473,589.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,473,589.51/2,165.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,604.19

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