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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,403.06, 3,604.62 and 759.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,403.06, 3,604.62 and 759.75 is: 1,139.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,403.06 : 3,604.62 = 759.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,403.06/3,604.62 = 759.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,403.06x = 3,604.62 × 759.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,403.06x = 2,738,610.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,738,610.05/2,403.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.63

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