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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,407.69, 3,611.49 and 764.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,407.69, 3,611.49 and 764.02 is: 1,146.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,407.69 : 3,611.49 = 764.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,407.69/3,611.49 = 764.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,407.69x = 3,611.49 × 764.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,407.69x = 2,759,250.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,759,250.59/2,407.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.02

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