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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,403.46, 3,605.73 and 760.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,403.46, 3,605.73 and 760.11 is: 1,140.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,403.46 : 3,605.73 = 760.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,403.46/3,605.73 = 760.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,403.46x = 3,605.73 × 760.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,403.46x = 2,740,751.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,740,751.43/2,403.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.34

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