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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,508.08, 3,761.76 and 1,046.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,508.08, 3,761.76 and 1,046.96 is: 1,570.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,508.08 : 3,761.76 = 1,046.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,508.08/3,761.76 = 1,046.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,508.08x = 3,761.76 × 1,046.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,508.08x = 3,938,412.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,938,412.25/2,508.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,570.29

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