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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,607.62, 3,910.55 and 758.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,607.62, 3,910.55 and 758.25 is: 1,137.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,607.62 : 3,910.55 = 758.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,607.62/3,910.55 = 758.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,607.62x = 3,910.55 × 758.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,607.62x = 2,965,170.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,965,170.75/2,607.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.12

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