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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,603.31, 3,904.01 and 754.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,603.31, 3,904.01 and 754.04 is: 1,130.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,603.31 : 3,904.01 = 754.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,603.31/3,904.01 = 754.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,603.31x = 3,904.01 × 754.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,603.31x = 2,943,756.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,943,756.41/2,603.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.77

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