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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,404.22, 3,606.22 and 760.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,404.22, 3,606.22 and 760.86 is: 1,141.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,404.22 : 3,606.22 = 760.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,404.22/3,606.22 = 760.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,404.22x = 3,606.22 × 760.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,404.22x = 2,743,828.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,743,828.55/2,404.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.26

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