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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,605.52, 3,907.65 and 756.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,605.52, 3,907.65 and 756.14 is: 1,134.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,605.52 : 3,907.65 = 756.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,605.52/3,907.65 = 756.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,605.52x = 3,907.65 × 756.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,605.52x = 2,954,713.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,954,713.77/2,605.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.02

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