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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,405.94, 3,609.01 and 762.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,405.94, 3,609.01 and 762.45 is: 1,143.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,405.94 : 3,609.01 = 762.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,405.94/3,609.01 = 762.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,405.94x = 3,609.01 × 762.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,405.94x = 2,751,672.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,751,672.81/2,405.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.70

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