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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,402.55, 3,604.50 and 759.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,402.55, 3,604.50 and 759.33 is: 1,139.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,402.55 : 3,604.50 = 759.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,402.55/3,604.50 = 759.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,402.55x = 3,604.50 × 759.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,402.55x = 2,737,004.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,737,004.99/2,402.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.21

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