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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,602.82, 3,903.65 and 753.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,602.82, 3,903.65 and 753.53 is: 1,130.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,602.82 : 3,903.65 = 753.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,602.82/3,903.65 = 753.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,602.82x = 3,903.65 × 753.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,602.82x = 2,941,517.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,941,517.38/2,602.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.13

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