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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,404.62, 3,607.38 and 760.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,404.62, 3,607.38 and 760.73 is: 1,141.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,404.62 : 3,607.38 = 760.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,404.62/3,607.38 = 760.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,404.62x = 3,607.38 × 760.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,404.62x = 2,744,224.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,744,224.15/2,404.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.23

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