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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,608.02, 3,911.40 and 1,047.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,608.02, 3,911.40 and 1,047.54 is: 1,571.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,608.02 : 3,911.40 = 1,047.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,608.02/3,911.40 = 1,047.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,608.02x = 3,911.40 × 1,047.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,608.02x = 4,097,347.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,097,347.96/2,608.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,571.06

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