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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,955.47, 4,433.20 and 764.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,955.47, 4,433.20 and 764.19 is: 1,146.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,955.47 : 4,433.20 = 764.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,955.47/4,433.20 = 764.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,955.47x = 4,433.20 × 764.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,955.47x = 3,387,807.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,387,807.11/2,955.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.28

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