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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,605.83, 3,908.76 and 1,065.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,605.83, 3,908.76 and 1,065.75 is: 1,598.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,605.83 : 3,908.76 = 1,065.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,605.83/3,908.76 = 1,065.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,605.83x = 3,908.76 × 1,065.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,605.83x = 4,165,760.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,165,760.97/2,605.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,598.63

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