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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,402.64, 3,604.60 and 759.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,402.64, 3,604.60 and 759.22 is: 1,139.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,402.64 : 3,604.60 = 759.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,402.64/3,604.60 = 759.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,402.64x = 3,604.60 × 759.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,402.64x = 2,736,676.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,736,676.35/2,402.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.03

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