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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,400.84, 3,601.06 and 757.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,400.84, 3,601.06 and 757.42 is: 1,136.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,400.84 : 3,601.06 = 757.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,400.84/3,601.06 = 757.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,400.84x = 3,601.06 × 757.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,400.84x = 2,727,503.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,727,503.97/2,400.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.06

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