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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,404.40, 3,606.07 and 761.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,404.40, 3,606.07 and 761.07 is: 1,141.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,404.40 : 3,606.07 = 761.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,404.40/3,606.07 = 761.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,404.40x = 3,606.07 × 761.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,404.40x = 2,744,471.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,744,471.69/2,404.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.44

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