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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,403.90, 3,605.32 and 760.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,403.90, 3,605.32 and 760.56 is: 1,140.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,403.90 : 3,605.32 = 760.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,403.90/3,605.32 = 760.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,403.90x = 3,605.32 × 760.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,403.90x = 2,742,062.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,742,062.18/2,403.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.67

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