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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,261.92, 4,893.04 and 1,070.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,261.92, 4,893.04 and 1,070.65 is: 1,606.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,261.92 : 4,893.04 = 1,070.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,261.92/4,893.04 = 1,070.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,261.92x = 4,893.04 × 1,070.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,261.92x = 5,238,708.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,238,708.81/3,261.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,606.02

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