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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,531.61, 3,797.73 and 1,070.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,531.61, 3,797.73 and 1,070.39 is: 1,605.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,531.61 : 3,797.73 = 1,070.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,531.61/3,797.73 = 1,070.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,531.61x = 3,797.73 × 1,070.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,531.61x = 4,065,061.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,065,061.71/2,531.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,605.72

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