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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,714.85, 4,070.45 and 1,070.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,714.85, 4,070.45 and 1,070.55 is: 1,605.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,714.85 : 4,070.45 = 1,070.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,714.85/4,070.45 = 1,070.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,714.85x = 4,070.45 × 1,070.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,714.85x = 4,357,620.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,357,620.25/2,714.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,605.11

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