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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,262.04, 4,892.06 and 1,070.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,262.04, 4,892.06 and 1,070.28 is: 1,605.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,262.04 : 4,892.06 = 1,070.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,262.04/4,892.06 = 1,070.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,262.04x = 4,892.06 × 1,070.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,262.04x = 5,235,873.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,235,873.98/3,262.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,605.09

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