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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,402.97, 3,604.14 and 759.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,402.97, 3,604.14 and 759.39 is: 1,138.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,402.97 : 3,604.14 = 759.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,402.97/3,604.14 = 759.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,402.97x = 3,604.14 × 759.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,402.97x = 2,736,947.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,736,947.87/2,402.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.99

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