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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,605.36, 3,907.48 and 755.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,605.36, 3,907.48 and 755.92 is: 1,133.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,605.36 : 3,907.48 = 755.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,605.36/3,907.48 = 755.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,605.36x = 3,907.48 × 755.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,605.36x = 2,953,742.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,953,742.28/2,605.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.72

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