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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,507.99, 3,760.16 and 1,047.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,507.99, 3,760.16 and 1,047.56 is: 1,570.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,507.99 : 3,760.16 = 1,047.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,507.99/3,760.16 = 1,047.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,507.99x = 3,760.16 × 1,047.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,507.99x = 3,938,969.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,938,969.17/2,507.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,570.57

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