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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,603.43, 3,904.61 and 754.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,603.43, 3,904.61 and 754.65 is: 1,131.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,603.43 : 3,904.61 = 754.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,603.43/3,904.61 = 754.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,603.43x = 3,904.61 × 754.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,603.43x = 2,946,610.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,946,610.16/2,603.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.82

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