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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,401.54, 3,602.05 and 758.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,401.54, 3,602.05 and 758.10 is: 1,137.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,401.54 : 3,602.05 = 758.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,401.54/3,602.05 = 758.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,401.54x = 3,602.05 × 758.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,401.54x = 2,730,714.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,730,714.11/2,401.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.07

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