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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,405.52, 3,608.76 and 762.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,405.52, 3,608.76 and 762.24 is: 1,143.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,405.52 : 3,608.76 = 762.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,405.52/3,608.76 = 762.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,405.52x = 3,608.76 × 762.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,405.52x = 2,750,741.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,750,741.22/2,405.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.51

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