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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.24, 3,609.04 and 762.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.24, 3,609.04 and 762.94 is: 1,144.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.24 : 3,609.04 = 762.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.24/3,609.04 = 762.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.24x = 3,609.04 × 762.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.24x = 2,753,480.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,753,480.98/2,406.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.31

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