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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,606.51, 3,910.37 and 757.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,606.51, 3,910.37 and 757.67 is: 1,136.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,606.51 : 3,910.37 = 757.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,606.51/3,910.37 = 757.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,606.51x = 3,910.37 × 757.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,606.51x = 2,962,752.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,962,752.38/2,606.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.68

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