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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,407.82, 3,611.85 and 764.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,407.82, 3,611.85 and 764.49 is: 1,146.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,407.82 : 3,611.85 = 764.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,407.82/3,611.85 = 764.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,407.82x = 3,611.85 × 764.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,407.82x = 2,761,223.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,761,223.21/2,407.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.78

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