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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,407.53, 3,611.31 and 764.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,407.53, 3,611.31 and 764.25 is: 1,146.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,407.53 : 3,611.31 = 764.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,407.53/3,611.31 = 764.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,407.53x = 3,611.31 × 764.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,407.53x = 2,759,943.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,759,943.67/2,407.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.38

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