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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,407.67, 3,611.19 and 764.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,407.67, 3,611.19 and 764.21 is: 1,146.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,407.67 : 3,611.19 = 764.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,407.67/3,611.19 = 764.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,407.67x = 3,611.19 × 764.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,407.67x = 2,759,707.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,759,707.51/2,407.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.22

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