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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,605.32, 3,907.78 and 756.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,605.32, 3,907.78 and 756.45 is: 1,134.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,605.32 : 3,907.78 = 756.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,605.32/3,907.78 = 756.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,605.32x = 3,907.78 × 756.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,605.32x = 2,956,046.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,956,046.98/2,605.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.62

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