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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,632.29, 3,945.02 and 1,070.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,632.29, 3,945.02 and 1,070.48 is: 1,604.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,632.29 : 3,945.02 = 1,070.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,632.29/3,945.02 = 1,070.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,632.29x = 3,945.02 × 1,070.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,632.29x = 4,223,045.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,223,045.28/2,632.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,604.32

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