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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,920.72, 4,379.64 and 1,070.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,920.72, 4,379.64 and 1,070.44 is: 1,605.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,920.72 : 4,379.64 = 1,070.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,920.72/4,379.64 = 1,070.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,920.72x = 4,379.64 × 1,070.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,920.72x = 4,688,141.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,688,141.84/2,920.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,605.13

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