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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,713.08, 4,070.16 and 1,070.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,713.08, 4,070.16 and 1,070.40 is: 1,605.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,713.08 : 4,070.16 = 1,070.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,713.08/4,070.16 = 1,070.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,713.08x = 4,070.16 × 1,070.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,713.08x = 4,356,699.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,356,699.26/2,713.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,605.81

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