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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,603.74, 3,904.81 and 754.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,603.74, 3,904.81 and 754.99 is: 1,132.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,603.74 : 3,904.81 = 754.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,603.74/3,904.81 = 754.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,603.74x = 3,904.81 × 754.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,603.74x = 2,948,098.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,948,098.42/2,603.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.25

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