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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,405.92, 3,608.48 and 762.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,405.92, 3,608.48 and 762.85 is: 1,144.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,405.92 : 3,608.48 = 762.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,405.92/3,608.48 = 762.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,405.92x = 3,608.48 × 762.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,405.92x = 2,752,735.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,752,735.39/2,405.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.15

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