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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.33, 3,609.52 and 762.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.33, 3,609.52 and 762.75 is: 1,144.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.33 : 3,609.52 = 762.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.33/3,609.52 = 762.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.33x = 3,609.52 × 762.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.33x = 2,753,159.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,753,159.47/2,406.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.13

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