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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,402.21, 3,603.67 and 758.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,402.21, 3,603.67 and 758.38 is: 1,137.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,402.21 : 3,603.67 = 758.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,402.21/3,603.67 = 758.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,402.21x = 3,603.67 × 758.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,402.21x = 2,732,951.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,732,951.25/2,402.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.68

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