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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,608.32, 3,911.88 and 759

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,608.32, 3,911.88 and 759 is: 1,138.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,608.32 : 3,911.88 = 759 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,608.32/3,911.88 = 759/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,608.32x = 3,911.88 × 759
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,608.32x = 2,969,116.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,969,116.92/2,608.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.33

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