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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,405.85, 3,608.79 and 762.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,405.85, 3,608.79 and 762.40 is: 1,143.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,405.85 : 3,608.79 = 762.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,405.85/3,608.79 = 762.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,405.85x = 3,608.79 × 762.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,405.85x = 2,751,341.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,751,341.50/2,405.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.60

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