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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,405.45, 3,608.18 and 762

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,405.45, 3,608.18 and 762 is: 1,143.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,405.45 : 3,608.18 = 762 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,405.45/3,608.18 = 762/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,405.45x = 3,608.18 × 762
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,405.45x = 2,749,433.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,749,433.16/2,405.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.00

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