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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,605.32, 3,908.55 and 756.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,605.32, 3,908.55 and 756.51 is: 1,134.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,605.32 : 3,908.55 = 756.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,605.32/3,908.55 = 756.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,605.32x = 3,908.55 × 756.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,605.32x = 2,956,857.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,956,857.16/2,605.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.93

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