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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,601.82, 3,903.42 and 753.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,601.82, 3,903.42 and 753.09 is: 1,129.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,601.82 : 3,903.42 = 753.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,601.82/3,903.42 = 753.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,601.82x = 3,903.42 × 753.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,601.82x = 2,939,626.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,939,626.57/2,601.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.83

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