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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,403.78, 3,605.09 and 760.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,403.78, 3,605.09 and 760.02 is: 1,139.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,403.78 : 3,605.09 = 760.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,403.78/3,605.09 = 760.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,403.78x = 3,605.09 × 760.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,403.78x = 2,739,936.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,739,936.70/2,403.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.85

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