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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,404.27, 3,606.41 and 760.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,404.27, 3,606.41 and 760.81 is: 1,141.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,404.27 : 3,606.41 = 760.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,404.27/3,606.41 = 760.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,404.27x = 3,606.41 × 760.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,404.27x = 2,743,788.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,743,788.16/2,404.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.22

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