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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,603.81, 3,905.82 and 754.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,603.81, 3,905.82 and 754.99 is: 1,132.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,603.81 : 3,905.82 = 754.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,603.81/3,905.82 = 754.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,603.81x = 3,905.82 × 754.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,603.81x = 2,948,845.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,948,845.28/2,603.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.51

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