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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,402.30, 3,603.99 and 759.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,402.30, 3,603.99 and 759.01 is: 1,138.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,402.30 : 3,603.99 = 759.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,402.30/3,603.99 = 759.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,402.30x = 3,603.99 × 759.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,402.30x = 2,735,464.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,735,464.45/2,402.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.69

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