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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,607.98, 3,912.46 and 1,048.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,607.98, 3,912.46 and 1,048.10 is: 1,572.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,607.98 : 3,912.46 = 1,048.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,607.98/3,912.46 = 1,048.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,607.98x = 3,912.46 × 1,048.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,607.98x = 4,100,655.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,100,655.39/2,607.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,572.35

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