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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,166.50, 3,250.76 and 1,070.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,166.50, 3,250.76 and 1,070.30 is: 1,605.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,166.50 : 3,250.76 = 1,070.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,166.50/3,250.76 = 1,070.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,166.50x = 3,250.76 × 1,070.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,166.50x = 3,479,288.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,479,288.43/2,166.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,605.95

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