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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,608.28, 3,912.50 and 759.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,608.28, 3,912.50 and 759.60 is: 1,139.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,608.28 : 3,912.50 = 759.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,608.28/3,912.50 = 759.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,608.28x = 3,912.50 × 759.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,608.28x = 2,971,935
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,971,935/2,608.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.42

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