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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,407.86, 3,611.46 and 764.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,407.86, 3,611.46 and 764.57 is: 1,146.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,407.86 : 3,611.46 = 764.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,407.86/3,611.46 = 764.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,407.86x = 3,611.46 × 764.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,407.86x = 2,761,223.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,761,223.00/2,407.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.75

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