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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,606.52, 3,909.72 and 757.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,606.52, 3,909.72 and 757.56 is: 1,136.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,606.52 : 3,909.72 = 757.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,606.52/3,909.72 = 757.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,606.52x = 3,909.72 × 757.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,606.52x = 2,961,847.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,961,847.48/2,606.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.32

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