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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,508.77, 3,763.16 and 1,047.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,508.77, 3,763.16 and 1,047.13 is: 1,570.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,508.77 : 3,763.16 = 1,047.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,508.77/3,763.16 = 1,047.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,508.77x = 3,763.16 × 1,047.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,508.77x = 3,940,517.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,940,517.73/2,508.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,570.70

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