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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,405.15, 3,607.05 and 762.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,405.15, 3,607.05 and 762.20 is: 1,143.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,405.15 : 3,607.05 = 762.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,405.15/3,607.05 = 762.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,405.15x = 3,607.05 × 762.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,405.15x = 2,749,293.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,749,293.51/2,405.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.09

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