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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,404.97, 3,606.73 and 761.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,404.97, 3,606.73 and 761.93 is: 1,142.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,404.97 : 3,606.73 = 761.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,404.97/3,606.73 = 761.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,404.97x = 3,606.73 × 761.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,404.97x = 2,748,075.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,748,075.79/2,404.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.67

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