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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.67, 3,609.58 and 762.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.67, 3,609.58 and 762.97 is: 1,144.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.67 : 3,609.58 = 762.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.67/3,609.58 = 762.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.67x = 3,609.58 × 762.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.67x = 2,754,001.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,754,001.25/2,406.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.32

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