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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,400.88, 3,601.68 and 756.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,400.88, 3,601.68 and 756.88 is: 1,135.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,400.88 : 3,601.68 = 756.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,400.88/3,601.68 = 756.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,400.88x = 3,601.68 × 756.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,400.88x = 2,726,039.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,726,039.56/2,400.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.43

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