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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,404.25, 3,605.82 and 760.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,404.25, 3,605.82 and 760.49 is: 1,140.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,404.25 : 3,605.82 = 760.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,404.25/3,605.82 = 760.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,404.25x = 3,605.82 × 760.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,404.25x = 2,742,182.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,742,182.69/2,404.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.56

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