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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,405.67, 3,608.19 and 762.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,405.67, 3,608.19 and 762.23 is: 1,143.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,405.67 : 3,608.19 = 762.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,405.67/3,608.19 = 762.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,405.67x = 3,608.19 × 762.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,405.67x = 2,750,252.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,750,252.62/2,405.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.24

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