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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,607.88, 3,911.88 and 1,048.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,607.88, 3,911.88 and 1,048.04 is: 1,572.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,607.88 : 3,911.88 = 1,048.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,607.88/3,911.88 = 1,048.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,607.88x = 3,911.88 × 1,048.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,607.88x = 4,099,806.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,099,806.72/2,607.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,572.08

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