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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,604.19, 3,906.86 and 755.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,604.19, 3,906.86 and 755.38 is: 1,133.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,604.19 : 3,906.86 = 755.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,604.19/3,906.86 = 755.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,604.19x = 3,906.86 × 755.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,604.19x = 2,951,163.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,951,163.91/2,604.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.24

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