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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,405.56, 3,608.37 and 762.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,405.56, 3,608.37 and 762.25 is: 1,143.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,405.56 : 3,608.37 = 762.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,405.56/3,608.37 = 762.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,405.56x = 3,608.37 × 762.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,405.56x = 2,750,480.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,750,480.03/2,405.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.38

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