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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,408, 3,611.94 and 764.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,408, 3,611.94 and 764.64 is: 1,146.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,408 : 3,611.94 = 764.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,408/3,611.94 = 764.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,408x = 3,611.94 × 764.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,408x = 2,761,833.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,761,833.80/2,408
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.94

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