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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,262.23, 4,892.32 and 1,070.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,262.23, 4,892.32 and 1,070.45 is: 1,605.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,262.23 : 4,892.32 = 1,070.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,262.23/4,892.32 = 1,070.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,262.23x = 4,892.32 × 1,070.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,262.23x = 5,236,978.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,236,978.59/3,262.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,605.34

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