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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,606.76, 3,910.98 and 757.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,606.76, 3,910.98 and 757.98 is: 1,137.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,606.76 : 3,910.98 = 757.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,606.76/3,910.98 = 757.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,606.76x = 3,910.98 × 757.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,606.76x = 2,964,444.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,964,444.62/2,606.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.21

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