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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,407.49, 3,611.41 and 764.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,407.49, 3,611.41 and 764.07 is: 1,146.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,407.49 : 3,611.41 = 764.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,407.49/3,611.41 = 764.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,407.49x = 3,611.41 × 764.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,407.49x = 2,759,370.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,759,370.04/2,407.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.16

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