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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,607.15, 3,911.46 and 1,048.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,607.15, 3,911.46 and 1,048.25 is: 1,572.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,607.15 : 3,911.46 = 1,048.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,607.15/3,911.46 = 1,048.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,607.15x = 3,911.46 × 1,048.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,607.15x = 4,100,163.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,100,163.15/2,607.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,572.66

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