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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,508.99, 3,763.62 and 1,046.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,508.99, 3,763.62 and 1,046.67 is: 1,570.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,508.99 : 3,763.62 = 1,046.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,508.99/3,763.62 = 1,046.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,508.99x = 3,763.62 × 1,046.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,508.99x = 3,939,268.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,939,268.15/2,508.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,570.06

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