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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,508.90, 3,763.95 and 1,047.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,508.90, 3,763.95 and 1,047.24 is: 1,571.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,508.90 : 3,763.95 = 1,047.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,508.90/3,763.95 = 1,047.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,508.90x = 3,763.95 × 1,047.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,508.90x = 3,941,759.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,941,759.00/2,508.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,571.11

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