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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,422.44, 3,633.93 and 756.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,422.44, 3,633.93 and 756.96 is: 1,135.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,422.44 : 3,633.93 = 756.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,422.44/3,633.93 = 756.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,422.44x = 3,633.93 × 756.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,422.44x = 2,750,739.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,750,739.65/2,422.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.52

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