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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,405.60, 3,608.44 and 762.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,405.60, 3,608.44 and 762.16 is: 1,143.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,405.60 : 3,608.44 = 762.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,405.60/3,608.44 = 762.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,405.60x = 3,608.44 × 762.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,405.60x = 2,750,208.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,750,208.63/2,405.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.25

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