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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,605.96, 3,908.96 and 757.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,605.96, 3,908.96 and 757.16 is: 1,135.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,605.96 : 3,908.96 = 757.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,605.96/3,908.96 = 757.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,605.96x = 3,908.96 × 757.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,605.96x = 2,959,708.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,959,708.15/2,605.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.75

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