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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,495.08, 3,742.65 and 1,070.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,495.08, 3,742.65 and 1,070.13 is: 1,605.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,495.08 : 3,742.65 = 1,070.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,495.08/3,742.65 = 1,070.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,495.08x = 3,742.65 × 1,070.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,495.08x = 4,005,136.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,005,136.08/2,495.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,605.21

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