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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,605.91, 3,908.89 and 1,024.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,605.91, 3,908.89 and 1,024.79 is: 1,537.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,605.91 : 3,908.89 = 1,024.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,605.91/3,908.89 = 1,024.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,605.91x = 3,908.89 × 1,024.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,605.91x = 4,005,769.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,005,769.28/2,605.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,537.19

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