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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,403.88, 3,606.18 and 759.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,403.88, 3,606.18 and 759.90 is: 1,139.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,403.88 : 3,606.18 = 759.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,403.88/3,606.18 = 759.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,403.88x = 3,606.18 × 759.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,403.88x = 2,740,318.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,740,318.15/2,403.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.96

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