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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,407.18, 3,611.11 and 763.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,407.18, 3,611.11 and 763.87 is: 1,145.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,407.18 : 3,611.11 = 763.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,407.18/3,611.11 = 763.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,407.18x = 3,611.11 × 763.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,407.18x = 2,758,418.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,758,418.60/2,407.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.91

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