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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,405.82, 3,608.40 and 762.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,405.82, 3,608.40 and 762.33 is: 1,143.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,405.82 : 3,608.40 = 762.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,405.82/3,608.40 = 762.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,405.82x = 3,608.40 × 762.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,405.82x = 2,750,791.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,750,791.57/2,405.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.39

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