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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.07, 3,609.08 and 762.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.07, 3,609.08 and 762.62 is: 1,143.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.07 : 3,609.08 = 762.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.07/3,609.08 = 762.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.07x = 3,609.08 × 762.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.07x = 2,752,370.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,752,370.19/2,406.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.93

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