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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,608.27, 3,911.60 and 1,047.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,608.27, 3,911.60 and 1,047.45 is: 1,570.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,608.27 : 3,911.60 = 1,047.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,608.27/3,911.60 = 1,047.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,608.27x = 3,911.60 × 1,047.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,608.27x = 4,097,208.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,097,208.04/2,608.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,570.85

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