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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,401.02, 3,601.89 and 757.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,401.02, 3,601.89 and 757.41 is: 1,136.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,401.02 : 3,601.89 = 757.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,401.02/3,601.89 = 757.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,401.02x = 3,601.89 × 757.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,401.02x = 2,728,107.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,728,107.50/2,401.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.23

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