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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,606.50, 3,910.00 and 757.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,606.50, 3,910.00 and 757.11 is: 1,135.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,606.50 : 3,910.00 = 757.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,606.50/3,910.00 = 757.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,606.50x = 3,910.00 × 757.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,606.50x = 2,960,314.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,960,314.29/2,606.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.74

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