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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,404.60, 3,606.84 and 760.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,404.60, 3,606.84 and 760.92 is: 1,141.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,404.60 : 3,606.84 = 760.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,404.60/3,606.84 = 760.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,404.60x = 3,606.84 × 760.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,404.60x = 2,744,516.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,744,516.69/2,404.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.36

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