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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,401.17, 3,602.31 and 757.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,401.17, 3,602.31 and 757.67 is: 1,136.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,401.17 : 3,602.31 = 757.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,401.17/3,602.31 = 757.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,401.17x = 3,602.31 × 757.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,401.17x = 2,729,344.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,729,344.21/2,401.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.67

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