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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,603.91, 3,905.75 and 754.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,603.91, 3,905.75 and 754.98 is: 1,132.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,603.91 : 3,905.75 = 754.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,603.91/3,905.75 = 754.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,603.91x = 3,905.75 × 754.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,603.91x = 2,948,759.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,948,759.36/2,603.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.44

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