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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,402.80, 3,604.20 and 759.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,402.80, 3,604.20 and 759.47 is: 1,139.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,402.80 : 3,604.20 = 759.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,402.80/3,604.20 = 759.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,402.80x = 3,604.20 × 759.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,402.80x = 2,737,281.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,737,281.77/2,402.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.21

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