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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,603.63, 3,905.34 and 754.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,603.63, 3,905.34 and 754.71 is: 1,132.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,603.63 : 3,905.34 = 754.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,603.63/3,905.34 = 754.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,603.63x = 3,905.34 × 754.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,603.63x = 2,947,399.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,947,399.15/2,603.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.03

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