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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,825.10, 4,238.28 and 1,070.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,825.10, 4,238.28 and 1,070.09 is: 1,605.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,825.10 : 4,238.28 = 1,070.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,825.10/4,238.28 = 1,070.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,825.10x = 4,238.28 × 1,070.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,825.10x = 4,535,351.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,535,351.40/2,825.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,605.38

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