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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,508.18, 3,762.45 and 1,047.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,508.18, 3,762.45 and 1,047.48 is: 1,571.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,508.18 : 3,762.45 = 1,047.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,508.18/3,762.45 = 1,047.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,508.18x = 3,762.45 × 1,047.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,508.18x = 3,941,091.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,941,091.13/2,508.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,571.30

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