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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,403.15, 3,604.35 and 760.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,403.15, 3,604.35 and 760.10 is: 1,140.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,403.15 : 3,604.35 = 760.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,403.15/3,604.35 = 760.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,403.15x = 3,604.35 × 760.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,403.15x = 2,739,666.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,739,666.44/2,403.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.03

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