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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,407.64, 3,610.38 and 763.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,407.64, 3,610.38 and 763.88 is: 1,145.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,407.64 : 3,610.38 = 763.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,407.64/3,610.38 = 763.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,407.64x = 3,610.38 × 763.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,407.64x = 2,757,897.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,757,897.07/2,407.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.48

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