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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,410.63, 5,116.73 and 1,070.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,410.63, 5,116.73 and 1,070.50 is: 1,606.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,410.63 : 5,116.73 = 1,070.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,410.63/5,116.73 = 1,070.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,410.63x = 5,116.73 × 1,070.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,410.63x = 5,477,474.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,477,474.93/3,410.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,606.00

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