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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,401.05, 3,601.92 and 757.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,401.05, 3,601.92 and 757.73 is: 1,136.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,401.05 : 3,601.92 = 757.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,401.05/3,601.92 = 757.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,401.05x = 3,601.92 × 757.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,401.05x = 2,729,291.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,729,291.85/2,401.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.71

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