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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,604.76, 3,907.09 and 755.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,604.76, 3,907.09 and 755.80 is: 1,133.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,604.76 : 3,907.09 = 755.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,604.76/3,907.09 = 755.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,604.76x = 3,907.09 × 755.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,604.76x = 2,952,978.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,952,978.62/2,604.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.69

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