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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,608.58, 3,913.45 and 759.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,608.58, 3,913.45 and 759.84 is: 1,139.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,608.58 : 3,913.45 = 759.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,608.58/3,913.45 = 759.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,608.58x = 3,913.45 × 759.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,608.58x = 2,973,595.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,973,595.85/2,608.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.93

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