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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,403.72, 3,605.47 and 760.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,403.72, 3,605.47 and 760.36 is: 1,140.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,403.72 : 3,605.47 = 760.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,403.72/3,605.47 = 760.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,403.72x = 3,605.47 × 760.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,403.72x = 2,741,455.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,741,455.17/2,403.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.51

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