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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,608.86, 3,913.66 and 759.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,608.86, 3,913.66 and 759.98 is: 1,140.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,608.86 : 3,913.66 = 759.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,608.86/3,913.66 = 759.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,608.86x = 3,913.66 × 759.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,608.86x = 2,974,303.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,974,303.33/2,608.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.08

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