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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,712.88, 4,069.32 and 1,070.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,712.88, 4,069.32 and 1,070.20 is: 1,605.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,712.88 : 4,069.32 = 1,070.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,712.88/4,069.32 = 1,070.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,712.88x = 4,069.32 × 1,070.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,712.88x = 4,354,986.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,354,986.26/2,712.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,605.30

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