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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,428.56, 3,643.35 and 762.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,428.56, 3,643.35 and 762.66 is: 1,144.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,428.56 : 3,643.35 = 762.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,428.56/3,643.35 = 762.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,428.56x = 3,643.35 × 762.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,428.56x = 2,778,637.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,778,637.31/2,428.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.15

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