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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,609.60, 3,915.36 and 1,070.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,609.60, 3,915.36 and 1,070.24 is: 1,605.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,609.60 : 3,915.36 = 1,070.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,609.60/3,915.36 = 1,070.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,609.60x = 3,915.36 × 1,070.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,609.60x = 4,190,374.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,190,374.89/2,609.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,605.75

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