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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,508.43, 3,761.82 and 1,047.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,508.43, 3,761.82 and 1,047.19 is: 1,570.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,508.43 : 3,761.82 = 1,047.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,508.43/3,761.82 = 1,047.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,508.43x = 3,761.82 × 1,047.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,508.43x = 3,939,340.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,939,340.29/2,508.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,570.44

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