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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,403.84, 3,606.11 and 760.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,403.84, 3,606.11 and 760.01 is: 1,140.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,403.84 : 3,606.11 = 760.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,403.84/3,606.11 = 760.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,403.84x = 3,606.11 × 760.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,403.84x = 2,740,657.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,740,657.83/2,403.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.12

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