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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,713.64, 4,072.62 and 1,070.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,713.64, 4,072.62 and 1,070.60 is: 1,606.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,713.64 : 4,072.62 = 1,070.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,713.64/4,072.62 = 1,070.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,713.64x = 4,072.62 × 1,070.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,713.64x = 4,360,146.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,360,146.97/2,713.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,606.75

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