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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,408.70, 3,610.77 and 764.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,408.70, 3,610.77 and 764.34 is: 1,145.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,408.70 : 3,610.77 = 764.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,408.70/3,610.77 = 764.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,408.70x = 3,610.77 × 764.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,408.70x = 2,759,855.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,759,855.94/2,408.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.79

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