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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,602.32, 3,904.17 and 753.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,602.32, 3,904.17 and 753.59 is: 1,130.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,602.32 : 3,904.17 = 753.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,602.32/3,904.17 = 753.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,602.32x = 3,904.17 × 753.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,602.32x = 2,942,123.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,942,123.95/2,602.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.58

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