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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,456.66, 3,685.54 and 1,070.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,456.66, 3,685.54 and 1,070.22 is: 1,605.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,456.66 : 3,685.54 = 1,070.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,456.66/3,685.54 = 1,070.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,456.66x = 3,685.54 × 1,070.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,456.66x = 3,944,338.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,944,338.62/2,456.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,605.57

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