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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,605.61, 3,909.02 and 756.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,605.61, 3,909.02 and 756.91 is: 1,135.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,605.61 : 3,909.02 = 756.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,605.61/3,909.02 = 756.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,605.61x = 3,909.02 × 756.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,605.61x = 2,958,753.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,958,753.00/2,605.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.53

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