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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,606.52, 3,909.15 and 757.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,606.52, 3,909.15 and 757.14 is: 1,135.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,606.52 : 3,909.15 = 757.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,606.52/3,909.15 = 757.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,606.52x = 3,909.15 × 757.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,606.52x = 2,959,773.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,959,773.83/2,606.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.53

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