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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,605.56, 3,908.36 and 756.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,605.56, 3,908.36 and 756.80 is: 1,135.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,605.56 : 3,908.36 = 756.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,605.56/3,908.36 = 756.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,605.56x = 3,908.36 × 756.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,605.56x = 2,957,846.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,957,846.85/2,605.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.21

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