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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,604.38, 3,905.96 and 755.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,604.38, 3,905.96 and 755.08 is: 1,132.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,604.38 : 3,905.96 = 755.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,604.38/3,905.96 = 755.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,604.38x = 3,905.96 × 755.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,604.38x = 2,949,298.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,949,298.74/2,604.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.44

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