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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,404.34, 3,606.49 and 760.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,404.34, 3,606.49 and 760.89 is: 1,141.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,404.34 : 3,606.49 = 760.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,404.34/3,606.49 = 760.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,404.34x = 3,606.49 × 760.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,404.34x = 2,744,142.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,744,142.18/2,404.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.33

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