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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,405.38, 3,608.03 and 761.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,405.38, 3,608.03 and 761.92 is: 1,142.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,405.38 : 3,608.03 = 761.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,405.38/3,608.03 = 761.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,405.38x = 3,608.03 × 761.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,405.38x = 2,749,039.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,749,039.11/2,405.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.87

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