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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,405.75, 3,608.39 and 763.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,405.75, 3,608.39 and 763.37 is: 1,144.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,405.75 : 3,608.39 = 763.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,405.75/3,608.39 = 763.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,405.75x = 3,608.39 × 763.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,405.75x = 2,754,536.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,754,536.67/2,405.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.98

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