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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,607.52, 3,911.22 and 758.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,607.52, 3,911.22 and 758.56 is: 1,137.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,607.52 : 3,911.22 = 758.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,607.52/3,911.22 = 758.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,607.52x = 3,911.22 × 758.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,607.52x = 2,966,895.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,966,895.04/2,607.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.82

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