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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.55, 3,610.13 and 762.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.55, 3,610.13 and 762.51 is: 1,143.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.55 : 3,610.13 = 762.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.55/3,610.13 = 762.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.55x = 3,610.13 × 762.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.55x = 2,752,756.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,752,756.41/2,406.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.86

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