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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,261.34, 4,891.99 and 1,070.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,261.34, 4,891.99 and 1,070.05 is: 1,605.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,261.34 : 4,891.99 = 1,070.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,261.34/4,891.99 = 1,070.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,261.34x = 4,891.99 × 1,070.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,261.34x = 5,234,673.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,234,673.90/3,261.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,605.07

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