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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,407.10, 3,610.75 and 763.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,407.10, 3,610.75 and 763.76 is: 1,145.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,407.10 : 3,610.75 = 763.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,407.10/3,610.75 = 763.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,407.10x = 3,610.75 × 763.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,407.10x = 2,757,746.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,757,746.42/2,407.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.67

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