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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,405.77, 3,608.76 and 762.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,405.77, 3,608.76 and 762.28 is: 1,143.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,405.77 : 3,608.76 = 762.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,405.77/3,608.76 = 762.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,405.77x = 3,608.76 × 762.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,405.77x = 2,750,893.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,750,893.11/2,405.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.46

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