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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,607.05, 3,911.03 and 1,147.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,607.05, 3,911.03 and 1,147.23 is: 1,721.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,607.05 : 3,911.03 = 1,147.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,607.05/3,911.03 = 1,147.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,607.05x = 3,911.03 × 1,147.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,607.05x = 4,486,850.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,486,850.95/2,607.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,721.05

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