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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,630.61, 3,946.15 and 756.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,630.61, 3,946.15 and 756.51 is: 1,134.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,630.61 : 3,946.15 = 756.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,630.61/3,946.15 = 756.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,630.61x = 3,946.15 × 756.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,630.61x = 2,985,301.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,985,301.94/2,630.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.83

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