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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.72, 6,046.86 and 1,070.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.72, 6,046.86 and 1,070.18 is: 1,605.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.72 : 6,046.86 = 1,070.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.72/6,046.86 = 1,070.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.72x = 6,046.86 × 1,070.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.72x = 6,471,228.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,471,228.63/4,031.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,605.08

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