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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,405.84, 3,609.29 and 762.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,405.84, 3,609.29 and 762.48 is: 1,143.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,405.84 : 3,609.29 = 762.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,405.84/3,609.29 = 762.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,405.84x = 3,609.29 × 762.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,405.84x = 2,752,013.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,752,013.35/2,405.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.89

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