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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,405.26, 3,607.90 and 762.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,405.26, 3,607.90 and 762.96 is: 1,144.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,405.26 : 3,607.90 = 762.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,405.26/3,607.90 = 762.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,405.26x = 3,607.90 × 762.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,405.26x = 2,752,683.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,752,683.38/2,405.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.44

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