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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,407.10, 3,611.27 and 763.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,407.10, 3,611.27 and 763.65 is: 1,145.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,407.10 : 3,611.27 = 763.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,407.10/3,611.27 = 763.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,407.10x = 3,611.27 × 763.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,407.10x = 2,757,748.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,757,748.24/2,407.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.67

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