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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,603.56, 3,905.36 and 754.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,603.56, 3,905.36 and 754.80 is: 1,132.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,603.56 : 3,905.36 = 754.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,603.56/3,905.36 = 754.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,603.56x = 3,905.36 × 754.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,603.56x = 2,947,765.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,947,765.73/2,603.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.21

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