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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,604.56, 3,907.52 and 755.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,604.56, 3,907.52 and 755.68 is: 1,133.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,604.56 : 3,907.52 = 755.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,604.56/3,907.52 = 755.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,604.56x = 3,907.52 × 755.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,604.56x = 2,952,834.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,952,834.71/2,604.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.72

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