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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,408.16, 3,610.76 and 764.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,408.16, 3,610.76 and 764.24 is: 1,145.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,408.16 : 3,610.76 = 764.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,408.16/3,610.76 = 764.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,408.16x = 3,610.76 × 764.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,408.16x = 2,759,487.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,759,487.22/2,408.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.89

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