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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,262.02, 4,891.96 and 1,070.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,262.02, 4,891.96 and 1,070.22 is: 1,604.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,262.02 : 4,891.96 = 1,070.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,262.02/4,891.96 = 1,070.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,262.02x = 4,891.96 × 1,070.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,262.02x = 5,235,473.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,235,473.43/3,262.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,604.98

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