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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,508.14, 3,761.54 and 1,047.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,508.14, 3,761.54 and 1,047.04 is: 1,570.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,508.14 : 3,761.54 = 1,047.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,508.14/3,761.54 = 1,047.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,508.14x = 3,761.54 × 1,047.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,508.14x = 3,938,482.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,938,482.84/2,508.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,570.28

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