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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,606.32, 3,909.55 and 757.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,606.32, 3,909.55 and 757.45 is: 1,136.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,606.32 : 3,909.55 = 757.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,606.32/3,909.55 = 757.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,606.32x = 3,909.55 × 757.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,606.32x = 2,961,294.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,961,294.63/2,606.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.20

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