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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,602.32, 3,902.88 and 753

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,602.32, 3,902.88 and 753 is: 1,129.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,602.32 : 3,902.88 = 753 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,602.32/3,902.88 = 753/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,602.32x = 3,902.88 × 753
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,602.32x = 2,938,868.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,938,868.64/2,602.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.33

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