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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,403.88, 3,604.47 and 760.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,403.88, 3,604.47 and 760.12 is: 1,139.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,403.88 : 3,604.47 = 760.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,403.88/3,604.47 = 760.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,403.88x = 3,604.47 × 760.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,403.88x = 2,739,829.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,739,829.74/2,403.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.75

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