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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,606.18, 3,909.29 and 757.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,606.18, 3,909.29 and 757.31 is: 1,135.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,606.18 : 3,909.29 = 757.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,606.18/3,909.29 = 757.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,606.18x = 3,909.29 × 757.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,606.18x = 2,960,521.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,960,521.08/2,606.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.96

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