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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.10, 3,609.06 and 762.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.10, 3,609.06 and 762.62 is: 1,143.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.10 : 3,609.06 = 762.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.10/3,609.06 = 762.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.10x = 3,609.06 × 762.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.10x = 2,752,341.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,752,341.34/2,406.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.90

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