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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,713.56, 4,070.64 and 1,070.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,713.56, 4,070.64 and 1,070.28 is: 1,605.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,713.56 : 4,070.64 = 1,070.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,713.56/4,070.64 = 1,070.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,713.56x = 4,070.64 × 1,070.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,713.56x = 4,356,724.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,356,724.58/2,713.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,605.54

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