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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,403.27, 3,605.41 and 759.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,403.27, 3,605.41 and 759.78 is: 1,139.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,403.27 : 3,605.41 = 759.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,403.27/3,605.41 = 759.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,403.27x = 3,605.41 × 759.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,403.27x = 2,739,319.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,739,319.36/2,403.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.83

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