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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,604.40, 3,907.23 and 755.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,604.40, 3,907.23 and 755.47 is: 1,133.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,604.40 : 3,907.23 = 755.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,604.40/3,907.23 = 755.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,604.40x = 3,907.23 × 755.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,604.40x = 2,951,795.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,951,795.05/2,604.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.39

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