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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,403.06, 3,605.34 and 760.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,403.06, 3,605.34 and 760.08 is: 1,140.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,403.06 : 3,605.34 = 760.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,403.06/3,605.34 = 760.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,403.06x = 3,605.34 × 760.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,403.06x = 2,740,346.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,740,346.83/2,403.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.36

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