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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,434.88, 3,652.26 and 1,047.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,434.88, 3,652.26 and 1,047.08 is: 1,570.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,434.88 : 3,652.26 = 1,047.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,434.88/3,652.26 = 1,047.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,434.88x = 3,652.26 × 1,047.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,434.88x = 3,824,208.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,824,208.40/2,434.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,570.59

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