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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,607.82, 3,907.82 and 1,046.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,607.82, 3,907.82 and 1,046.28 is: 1,567.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,607.82 : 3,907.82 = 1,046.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,607.82/3,907.82 = 1,046.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,607.82x = 3,907.82 × 1,046.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,607.82x = 4,088,673.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,088,673.91/2,607.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,567.85

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