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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,400.54, 3,600.55 and 757.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,400.54, 3,600.55 and 757.10 is: 1,135.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,400.54 : 3,600.55 = 757.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,400.54/3,600.55 = 757.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,400.54x = 3,600.55 × 757.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,400.54x = 2,725,966.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,725,966.10/2,400.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.57

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