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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,603.32, 3,905.55 and 754.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,603.32, 3,905.55 and 754.51 is: 1,131.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,603.32 : 3,905.55 = 754.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,603.32/3,905.55 = 754.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,603.32x = 3,905.55 × 754.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,603.32x = 2,946,753.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,946,753.23/2,603.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.92

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