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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,607.33, 3,911.57 and 758.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,607.33, 3,911.57 and 758.59 is: 1,138.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,607.33 : 3,911.57 = 758.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,607.33/3,911.57 = 758.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,607.33x = 3,911.57 × 758.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,607.33x = 2,967,267.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,967,267.16/2,607.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.05

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