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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.30, 3,609.75 and 762.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.30, 3,609.75 and 762.26 is: 1,143.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.30 : 3,609.75 = 762.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.30/3,609.75 = 762.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.30x = 3,609.75 × 762.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.30x = 2,751,549.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,751,549.99/2,406.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.48

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