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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,407.95, 3,611.61 and 764.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,407.95, 3,611.61 and 764.51 is: 1,146.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,407.95 : 3,611.61 = 764.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,407.95/3,611.61 = 764.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,407.95x = 3,611.61 × 764.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,407.95x = 2,761,093.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,761,093.90/2,407.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.66

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