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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,631.34, 3,944.26 and 1,070.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,631.34, 3,944.26 and 1,070.72 is: 1,604.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,631.34 : 3,944.26 = 1,070.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,631.34/3,944.26 = 1,070.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,631.34x = 3,944.26 × 1,070.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,631.34x = 4,223,172.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,223,172.99/2,631.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,604.95

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