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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,403, 3,604.50 and 759.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,403, 3,604.50 and 759.51 is: 1,139.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,403 : 3,604.50 = 759.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,403/3,604.50 = 759.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,403x = 3,604.50 × 759.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,403x = 2,737,653.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,737,653.80/2,403
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.27

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