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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,403.35, 3,605.04 and 759.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,403.35, 3,605.04 and 759.90 is: 1,139.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,403.35 : 3,605.04 = 759.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,403.35/3,605.04 = 759.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,403.35x = 3,605.04 × 759.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,403.35x = 2,739,469.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,739,469.90/2,403.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.86

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