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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,531.84, 3,797.45 and 1,070.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,531.84, 3,797.45 and 1,070.81 is: 1,606.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,531.84 : 3,797.45 = 1,070.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,531.84/3,797.45 = 1,070.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,531.84x = 3,797.45 × 1,070.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,531.84x = 4,066,323.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,066,323.09/2,531.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,606.07

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