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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,411.03, 5,114.52 and 1,070.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,411.03, 5,114.52 and 1,070.40 is: 1,604.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,411.03 : 5,114.52 = 1,070.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,411.03/5,114.52 = 1,070.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,411.03x = 5,114.52 × 1,070.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,411.03x = 5,474,582.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,474,582.21/3,411.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,604.96

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