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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,165.66, 3,250.54 and 1,070.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,165.66, 3,250.54 and 1,070.79 is: 1,607.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,165.66 : 3,250.54 = 1,070.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,165.66/3,250.54 = 1,070.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,165.66x = 3,250.54 × 1,070.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,165.66x = 3,480,663.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,480,663.81/2,165.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,607.21

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