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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,402.34, 3,603.86 and 758.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,402.34, 3,603.86 and 758.51 is: 1,137.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,402.34 : 3,603.86 = 758.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,402.34/3,603.86 = 758.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,402.34x = 3,603.86 × 758.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,402.34x = 2,733,558.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,733,558.40/2,402.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.88

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