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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,605.86, 3,908.64 and 756.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,605.86, 3,908.64 and 756.93 is: 1,135.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,605.86 : 3,908.64 = 756.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,605.86/3,908.64 = 756.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,605.86x = 3,908.64 × 756.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,605.86x = 2,958,566.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,958,566.88/2,605.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.35

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