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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,410.70, 5,115.69 and 1,070.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,410.70, 5,115.69 and 1,070.72 is: 1,605.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,410.70 : 5,115.69 = 1,070.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,410.70/5,115.69 = 1,070.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,410.70x = 5,115.69 × 1,070.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,410.70x = 5,477,461.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,477,461.48/3,410.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,605.97

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