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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,401.50, 3,602.25 and 758.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,401.50, 3,602.25 and 758.01 is: 1,137.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,401.50 : 3,602.25 = 758.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,401.50/3,602.25 = 758.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,401.50x = 3,602.25 × 758.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,401.50x = 2,730,541.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,730,541.52/2,401.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.02

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