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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,166.31, 3,249.37 and 1,070.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,166.31, 3,249.37 and 1,070.34 is: 1,605.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,166.31 : 3,249.37 = 1,070.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,166.31/3,249.37 = 1,070.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,166.31x = 3,249.37 × 1,070.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,166.31x = 3,477,930.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,477,930.69/2,166.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,605.46

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