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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,408.03, 3,612.45 and 765.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,408.03, 3,612.45 and 765.04 is: 1,147.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,408.03 : 3,612.45 = 765.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,408.03/3,612.45 = 765.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,408.03x = 3,612.45 × 765.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,408.03x = 2,763,668.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,763,668.75/2,408.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.69

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