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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,607.26, 3,912.26 and 1,147.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,607.26, 3,912.26 and 1,147.44 is: 1,721.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,607.26 : 3,912.26 = 1,147.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,607.26/3,912.26 = 1,147.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,607.26x = 3,912.26 × 1,147.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,607.26x = 4,489,083.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,489,083.61/2,607.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,721.76

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