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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,426.93, 3,639.35 and 760.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,426.93, 3,639.35 and 760.59 is: 1,140.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,426.93 : 3,639.35 = 760.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,426.93/3,639.35 = 760.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,426.93x = 3,639.35 × 760.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,426.93x = 2,768,049.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,768,049.41/2,426.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.56

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