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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,824.29, 4,238.33 and 1,070.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,824.29, 4,238.33 and 1,070.91 is: 1,607.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,824.29 : 4,238.33 = 1,070.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,824.29/4,238.33 = 1,070.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,824.29x = 4,238.33 × 1,070.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,824.29x = 4,538,864.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,538,864.63/2,824.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,607.08

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