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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,531.70, 3,795.93 and 1,070.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,531.70, 3,795.93 and 1,070.46 is: 1,605.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,531.70 : 3,795.93 = 1,070.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,531.70/3,795.93 = 1,070.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,531.70x = 3,795.93 × 1,070.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,531.70x = 4,063,391.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,063,391.23/2,531.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,605.01

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