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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,604.63, 3,906.34 and 755.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,604.63, 3,906.34 and 755.33 is: 1,132.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,604.63 : 3,906.34 = 755.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,604.63/3,906.34 = 755.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,604.63x = 3,906.34 × 755.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,604.63x = 2,950,575.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,950,575.79/2,604.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.82

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