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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,605.95, 3,909.53 and 757.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,605.95, 3,909.53 and 757.10 is: 1,135.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,605.95 : 3,909.53 = 757.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,605.95/3,909.53 = 757.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,605.95x = 3,909.53 × 757.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,605.95x = 2,959,916.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,959,916.83/2,605.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.83

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