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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,647.56, 3,971.46 and 1,003.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,647.56, 3,971.46 and 1,003.90 is: 1,505.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,647.56 : 3,971.46 = 1,003.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,647.56/3,971.46 = 1,003.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,647.56x = 3,971.46 × 1,003.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,647.56x = 3,986,948.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,986,948.69/2,647.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505.90

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