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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,607.49, 3,907.99 and 1,147.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,607.49, 3,907.99 and 1,147.33 is: 1,719.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,607.49 : 3,907.99 = 1,147.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,607.49/3,907.99 = 1,147.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,607.49x = 3,907.99 × 1,147.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,607.49x = 4,483,754.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,483,754.17/2,607.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,719.57

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