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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,404.45, 3,606.68 and 761.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,404.45, 3,606.68 and 761.00 is: 1,141.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,404.45 : 3,606.68 = 761.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,404.45/3,606.68 = 761.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,404.45x = 3,606.68 × 761.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,404.45x = 2,744,694.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,744,694.40/2,404.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.51

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