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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,605.26, 3,907.84 and 756.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,605.26, 3,907.84 and 756.30 is: 1,134.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,605.26 : 3,907.84 = 756.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,605.26/3,907.84 = 756.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,605.26x = 3,907.84 × 756.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,605.26x = 2,955,499.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,955,499.39/2,605.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.44

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