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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,407.41, 3,610.56 and 764.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,407.41, 3,610.56 and 764.10 is: 1,145.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,407.41 : 3,610.56 = 764.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,407.41/3,610.56 = 764.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,407.41x = 3,610.56 × 764.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,407.41x = 2,758,828.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,758,828.90/2,407.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.97

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