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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,603.07, 3,905.17 and 754.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,603.07, 3,905.17 and 754.26 is: 1,131.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,603.07 : 3,905.17 = 754.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,603.07/3,905.17 = 754.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,603.07x = 3,905.17 × 754.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,603.07x = 2,945,513.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,945,513.52/2,603.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.55

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