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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,716, 4,071.24 and 1,070.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,716, 4,071.24 and 1,070.28 is: 1,604.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,716 : 4,071.24 = 1,070.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,716/4,071.24 = 1,070.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,716x = 4,071.24 × 1,070.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,716x = 4,357,366.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,357,366.75/2,716
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,604.33

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