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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,605.82, 3,908.62 and 1,045.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,605.82, 3,908.62 and 1,045.35 is: 1,567.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,605.82 : 3,908.62 = 1,045.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,605.82/3,908.62 = 1,045.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,605.82x = 3,908.62 × 1,045.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,605.82x = 4,085,877.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,085,877.22/2,605.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,567.98

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