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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,404.38, 3,605.22 and 760.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,404.38, 3,605.22 and 760.62 is: 1,140.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,404.38 : 3,605.22 = 760.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,404.38/3,605.22 = 760.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,404.38x = 3,605.22 × 760.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,404.38x = 2,742,202.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,742,202.44/2,404.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.50

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