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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,605.91, 3,908.74 and 756.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,605.91, 3,908.74 and 756.98 is: 1,135.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,605.91 : 3,908.74 = 756.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,605.91/3,908.74 = 756.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,605.91x = 3,908.74 × 756.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,605.91x = 2,958,838.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,958,838.01/2,605.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.43

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