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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,402.96, 3,604.98 and 759.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,402.96, 3,604.98 and 759.61 is: 1,139.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,402.96 : 3,604.98 = 759.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,402.96/3,604.98 = 759.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,402.96x = 3,604.98 × 759.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,402.96x = 2,738,360.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,738,360.83/2,402.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.58

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