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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,631.27, 3,944.17 and 1,070.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,631.27, 3,944.17 and 1,070.67 is: 1,604.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,631.27 : 3,944.17 = 1,070.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,631.27/3,944.17 = 1,070.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,631.27x = 3,944.17 × 1,070.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,631.27x = 4,222,904.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,222,904.49/2,631.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,604.89

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