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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,825.07, 4,238.46 and 1,070.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,825.07, 4,238.46 and 1,070.61 is: 1,606.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,825.07 : 4,238.46 = 1,070.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,825.07/4,238.46 = 1,070.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,825.07x = 4,238.46 × 1,070.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,825.07x = 4,537,737.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,537,737.66/2,825.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,606.24

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