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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,408.10, 3,611.79 and 764.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,408.10, 3,611.79 and 764.44 is: 1,146.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,408.10 : 3,611.79 = 764.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,408.10/3,611.79 = 764.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,408.10x = 3,611.79 × 764.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,408.10x = 2,760,987.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,760,987.72/2,408.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.54

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