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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,606.01, 3,909.71 and 757.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,606.01, 3,909.71 and 757.30 is: 1,136.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,606.01 : 3,909.71 = 757.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,606.01/3,909.71 = 757.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,606.01x = 3,909.71 × 757.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,606.01x = 2,960,819.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,960,819.60/2,606.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.15

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