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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,476.16, 3,714.26 and 1,070.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,476.16, 3,714.26 and 1,070.44 is: 1,605.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,476.16 : 3,714.26 = 1,070.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,476.16/3,714.26 = 1,070.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,476.16x = 3,714.26 × 1,070.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,476.16x = 3,975,892.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,975,892.47/2,476.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,605.67

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