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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,407.55, 3,610.97 and 764.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,407.55, 3,610.97 and 764.04 is: 1,145.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,407.55 : 3,610.97 = 764.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,407.55/3,610.97 = 764.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,407.55x = 3,610.97 × 764.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,407.55x = 2,758,921.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,758,921.70/2,407.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.95

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