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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,426.42, 3,638.60 and 760.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,426.42, 3,638.60 and 760.10 is: 1,139.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,426.42 : 3,638.60 = 760.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,426.42/3,638.60 = 760.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,426.42x = 3,638.60 × 760.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,426.42x = 2,765,699.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,765,699.86/2,426.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.83

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