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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,607.58, 3,911.63 and 758.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,607.58, 3,911.63 and 758.71 is: 1,138.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,607.58 : 3,911.63 = 758.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,607.58/3,911.63 = 758.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,607.58x = 3,911.63 × 758.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,607.58x = 2,967,798.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,967,798.16/2,607.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.14

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