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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,531.34, 3,796.70 and 1,070.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,531.34, 3,796.70 and 1,070.30 is: 1,605.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,531.34 : 3,796.70 = 1,070.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,531.34/3,796.70 = 1,070.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,531.34x = 3,796.70 × 1,070.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,531.34x = 4,063,612.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,063,612.15/2,531.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,605.32

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