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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,603.35, 3,904.45 and 754.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,603.35, 3,904.45 and 754.08 is: 1,130.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,603.35 : 3,904.45 = 754.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,603.35/3,904.45 = 754.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,603.35x = 3,904.45 × 754.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,603.35x = 2,944,267.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,944,267.66/2,603.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.95

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