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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,405.09, 3,607.74 and 761.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,405.09, 3,607.74 and 761.60 is: 1,142.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,405.09 : 3,607.74 = 761.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,405.09/3,607.74 = 761.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,405.09x = 3,607.74 × 761.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,405.09x = 2,747,663.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,747,663.80/2,405.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.44

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