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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.51, 3,454.70 and 1,070.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.51, 3,454.70 and 1,070.12 is: 1,606.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.51 : 3,454.70 = 1,070.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.51/3,454.70 = 1,070.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.51x = 3,454.70 × 1,070.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.51x = 3,696,920.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,696,920.94/2,301.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,606.30

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