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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,508.70, 3,763.05 and 1,046.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,508.70, 3,763.05 and 1,046.83 is: 1,570.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,508.70 : 3,763.05 = 1,046.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,508.70/3,763.05 = 1,046.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,508.70x = 3,763.05 × 1,046.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,508.70x = 3,939,278.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,939,278.46/2,508.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,570.25

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