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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.94, 3,610.51 and 763.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.94, 3,610.51 and 763.45 is: 1,145.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.94 : 3,610.51 = 763.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.94/3,610.51 = 763.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.94x = 3,610.51 × 763.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.94x = 2,756,443.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,756,443.86/2,406.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.21

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