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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,608.93, 3,912.46 and 759.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,608.93, 3,912.46 and 759.57 is: 1,139.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,608.93 : 3,912.46 = 759.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,608.93/3,912.46 = 759.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,608.93x = 3,912.46 × 759.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,608.93x = 2,971,787.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,971,787.24/2,608.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.08

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