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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,404.74, 3,607.28 and 761.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,404.74, 3,607.28 and 761.32 is: 1,142.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,404.74 : 3,607.28 = 761.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,404.74/3,607.28 = 761.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,404.74x = 3,607.28 × 761.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,404.74x = 2,746,294.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,746,294.41/2,404.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.03

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