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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,509.70, 3,764.55 and 1,047.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,509.70, 3,764.55 and 1,047.83 is: 1,571.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,509.70 : 3,764.55 = 1,047.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,509.70/3,764.55 = 1,047.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,509.70x = 3,764.55 × 1,047.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,509.70x = 3,944,608.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,944,608.43/2,509.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,571.75

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