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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,402.60, 3,604.10 and 759.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,402.60, 3,604.10 and 759.11 is: 1,138.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,402.60 : 3,604.10 = 759.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,402.60/3,604.10 = 759.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,402.60x = 3,604.10 × 759.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,402.60x = 2,735,886.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,735,886.53/2,402.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.72

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