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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,632.50, 3,945.33 and 1,070.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,632.50, 3,945.33 and 1,070.68 is: 1,604.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,632.50 : 3,945.33 = 1,070.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,632.50/3,945.33 = 1,070.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,632.50x = 3,945.33 × 1,070.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,632.50x = 4,224,180.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,224,180.57/2,632.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,604.63

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