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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.69, 3,609.72 and 763.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.69, 3,609.72 and 763.38 is: 1,144.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.69 : 3,609.72 = 763.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.69/3,609.72 = 763.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.69x = 3,609.72 × 763.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.69x = 2,755,588.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,755,588.05/2,406.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.97

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