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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,801.76, 4,204.40 and 1,070.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,801.76, 4,204.40 and 1,070.56 is: 1,606.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,801.76 : 4,204.40 = 1,070.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,801.76/4,204.40 = 1,070.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,801.76x = 4,204.40 × 1,070.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,801.76x = 4,501,062.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,501,062.46/2,801.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,606.51

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