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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,407.48, 3,610.90 and 764.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,407.48, 3,610.90 and 764.20 is: 1,146.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,407.48 : 3,610.90 = 764.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,407.48/3,610.90 = 764.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,407.48x = 3,610.90 × 764.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,407.48x = 2,759,449.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,759,449.78/2,407.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.20

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