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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,507.88, 3,759.38 and 1,047.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,507.88, 3,759.38 and 1,047.45 is: 1,570.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,507.88 : 3,759.38 = 1,047.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,507.88/3,759.38 = 1,047.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,507.88x = 3,759.38 × 1,047.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,507.88x = 3,937,762.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,937,762.58/2,507.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,570.16

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