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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,607.38, 3,911.49 and 758.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,607.38, 3,911.49 and 758.25 is: 1,137.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,607.38 : 3,911.49 = 758.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,607.38/3,911.49 = 758.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,607.38x = 3,911.49 × 758.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,607.38x = 2,965,887.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,965,887.29/2,607.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.50

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