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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.80, 3,610.29 and 763.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.80, 3,610.29 and 763.31 is: 1,144.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.80 : 3,610.29 = 763.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.80/3,610.29 = 763.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.80x = 3,610.29 × 763.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.80x = 2,755,770.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,755,770.46/2,406.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.99

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