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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,606.63, 3,909.33 and 757.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,606.63, 3,909.33 and 757.35 is: 1,135.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,606.63 : 3,909.33 = 757.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,606.63/3,909.33 = 757.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,606.63x = 3,909.33 × 757.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,606.63x = 2,960,731.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,960,731.08/2,606.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.85

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