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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.61, 3,609.93 and 763.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.61, 3,609.93 and 763.15 is: 1,144.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.61 : 3,609.93 = 763.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.61/3,609.93 = 763.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.61x = 3,609.93 × 763.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.61x = 2,754,918.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,754,918.08/2,406.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.73

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