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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.28, 3,609.42 and 763

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.28, 3,609.42 and 763 is: 1,144.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.28 : 3,609.42 = 763 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.28/3,609.42 = 763/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.28x = 3,609.42 × 763
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.28x = 2,753,987.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,753,987.46/2,406.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.50

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