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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,607.60, 3,911.39 and 1,047.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,607.60, 3,911.39 and 1,047.60 is: 1,571.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,607.60 : 3,911.39 = 1,047.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,607.60/3,911.39 = 1,047.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,607.60x = 3,911.39 × 1,047.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,607.60x = 4,097,576.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,097,576.09/2,607.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,571.40

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