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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,181.15, 3,270.59 and 1,070.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,181.15, 3,270.59 and 1,070.08 is: 1,604.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,181.15 : 3,270.59 = 1,070.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,181.15/3,270.59 = 1,070.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,181.15x = 3,270.59 × 1,070.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,181.15x = 3,499,786.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,499,786.66/2,181.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,604.56

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