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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,531.44, 3,797.68 and 1,070.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,531.44, 3,797.68 and 1,070.60 is: 1,606.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,531.44 : 3,797.68 = 1,070.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,531.44/3,797.68 = 1,070.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,531.44x = 3,797.68 × 1,070.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,531.44x = 4,065,796.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,065,796.21/2,531.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,606.12

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