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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,603.40, 3,904.28 and 754.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,603.40, 3,904.28 and 754.64 is: 1,131.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,603.40 : 3,904.28 = 754.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,603.40/3,904.28 = 754.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,603.40x = 3,904.28 × 754.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,603.40x = 2,946,324.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,946,324.28/2,603.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.72

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