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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,404.70, 3,607.07 and 761.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,404.70, 3,607.07 and 761.40 is: 1,142.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,404.70 : 3,607.07 = 761.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,404.70/3,607.07 = 761.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,404.70x = 3,607.07 × 761.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,404.70x = 2,746,419.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,746,419.29/2,404.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.10

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