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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,604.93, 3,906.46 and 755.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,604.93, 3,906.46 and 755.56 is: 1,133.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,604.93 : 3,906.46 = 755.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,604.93/3,906.46 = 755.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,604.93x = 3,906.46 × 755.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,604.93x = 2,951,570.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,951,570.75/2,604.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.07

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