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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,605.40, 3,908.73 and 756.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,605.40, 3,908.73 and 756.47 is: 1,134.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,605.40 : 3,908.73 = 756.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,605.40/3,908.73 = 756.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,605.40x = 3,908.73 × 756.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,605.40x = 2,956,836.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,956,836.98/2,605.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.89

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