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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,605.72, 3,908.04 and 756.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,605.72, 3,908.04 and 756.44 is: 1,134.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,605.72 : 3,908.04 = 756.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,605.72/3,908.04 = 756.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,605.72x = 3,908.04 × 756.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,605.72x = 2,956,197.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,956,197.78/2,605.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.50

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