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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,603.41, 3,905.32 and 754.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,603.41, 3,905.32 and 754.56 is: 1,131.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,603.41 : 3,905.32 = 754.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,603.41/3,905.32 = 754.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,603.41x = 3,905.32 × 754.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,603.41x = 2,946,780.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,946,780.62/2,603.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.89

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