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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,527.89, 3,793.58 and 1,047.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,527.89, 3,793.58 and 1,047.12 is: 1,571.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,527.89 : 3,793.58 = 1,047.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,527.89/3,793.58 = 1,047.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,527.89x = 3,793.58 × 1,047.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,527.89x = 3,972,323.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,972,323.84/2,527.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,571.40

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