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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,608.23, 3,912.54 and 759.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,608.23, 3,912.54 and 759.37 is: 1,139.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,608.23 : 3,912.54 = 759.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,608.23/3,912.54 = 759.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,608.23x = 3,912.54 × 759.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,608.23x = 2,971,065.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,971,065.50/2,608.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.11

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