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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,403.38, 3,605.43 and 759.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,403.38, 3,605.43 and 759.40 is: 1,139.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,403.38 : 3,605.43 = 759.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,403.38/3,605.43 = 759.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,403.38x = 3,605.43 × 759.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,403.38x = 2,737,963.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,737,963.54/2,403.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.21

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