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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,607.08, 3,910.79 and 1,046.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,607.08, 3,910.79 and 1,046.88 is: 1,570.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,607.08 : 3,910.79 = 1,046.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,607.08/3,910.79 = 1,046.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,607.08x = 3,910.79 × 1,046.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,607.08x = 4,094,132.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,094,132.47/2,607.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,570.39

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