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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,920.19, 4,377.67 and 1,070.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,920.19, 4,377.67 and 1,070.87 is: 1,605.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,920.19 : 4,377.67 = 1,070.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,920.19/4,377.67 = 1,070.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,920.19x = 4,377.67 × 1,070.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,920.19x = 4,687,907.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,687,907.21/2,920.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,605.35

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