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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425.42, 3,637.10 and 759.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425.42, 3,637.10 and 759.10 is: 1,138.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425.42 : 3,637.10 = 759.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425.42/3,637.10 = 759.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425.42x = 3,637.10 × 759.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425.42x = 2,760,912.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,760,912.01/2,425.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.32

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