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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,404.76, 3,607.67 and 761.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,404.76, 3,607.67 and 761.15 is: 1,141.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,404.76 : 3,607.67 = 761.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,404.76/3,607.67 = 761.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,404.76x = 3,607.67 × 761.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,404.76x = 2,745,988.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,745,988.94/2,404.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.90

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