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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,401.98, 3,602.67 and 758.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,401.98, 3,602.67 and 758.70 is: 1,137.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,401.98 : 3,602.67 = 758.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,401.98/3,602.67 = 758.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,401.98x = 3,602.67 × 758.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,401.98x = 2,733,327.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,733,327.72/2,401.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.95

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