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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,404.56, 3,607.52 and 761.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,404.56, 3,607.52 and 761.20 is: 1,142.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,404.56 : 3,607.52 = 761.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,404.56/3,607.52 = 761.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,404.56x = 3,607.52 × 761.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,404.56x = 2,746,044.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,746,044.22/2,404.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.02

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