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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,262.59, 4,894.40 and 1,070.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,262.59, 4,894.40 and 1,070.82 is: 1,606.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,262.59 : 4,894.40 = 1,070.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,262.59/4,894.40 = 1,070.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,262.59x = 4,894.40 × 1,070.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,262.59x = 5,241,016.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,241,016.05/3,262.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,606.40

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