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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,604.08, 3,905.20 and 754.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,604.08, 3,905.20 and 754.82 is: 1,131.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,604.08 : 3,905.20 = 754.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,604.08/3,905.20 = 754.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,604.08x = 3,905.20 × 754.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,604.08x = 2,947,699.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,947,699.76/2,604.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.95

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