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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,405.25, 3,607.32 and 761.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,405.25, 3,607.32 and 761.49 is: 1,142.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,405.25 : 3,607.32 = 761.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,405.25/3,607.32 = 761.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,405.25x = 3,607.32 × 761.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,405.25x = 2,746,938.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,746,938.11/2,405.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.06

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