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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,407.60, 3,611.60 and 764.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,407.60, 3,611.60 and 764.10 is: 1,146.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,407.60 : 3,611.60 = 764.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,407.60/3,611.60 = 764.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,407.60x = 3,611.60 × 764.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,407.60x = 2,759,623.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,759,623.56/2,407.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.21

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