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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,405.54, 3,608.76 and 762.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,405.54, 3,608.76 and 762.20 is: 1,143.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,405.54 : 3,608.76 = 762.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,405.54/3,608.76 = 762.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,405.54x = 3,608.76 × 762.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,405.54x = 2,750,596.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,750,596.87/2,405.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.44

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