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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,400.61, 3,601.41 and 757.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,400.61, 3,601.41 and 757.12 is: 1,135.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,400.61 : 3,601.41 = 757.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,400.61/3,601.41 = 757.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,400.61x = 3,601.41 × 757.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,400.61x = 2,726,699.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,726,699.54/2,400.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.84

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