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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.36, 4,725.40 and 1,070.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.36, 4,725.40 and 1,070.28 is: 1,605.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.36 : 4,725.40 = 1,070.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.36/4,725.40 = 1,070.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.36x = 4,725.40 × 1,070.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.36x = 5,057,501.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,057,501.11/3,150.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,605.37

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