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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,665.02, 2,492.64 and 1,047.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,665.02, 2,492.64 and 1,047.02 is: 1,567.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,665.02 : 2,492.64 = 1,047.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,665.02/2,492.64 = 1,047.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,665.02x = 2,492.64 × 1,047.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,665.02x = 2,609,843.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,609,843.93/1,665.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,567.46

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