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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,955.57, 4,433.36 and 764.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,955.57, 4,433.36 and 764.52 is: 1,146.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,955.57 : 4,433.36 = 764.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,955.57/4,433.36 = 764.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,955.57x = 4,433.36 × 764.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,955.57x = 3,389,388.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,389,388.56/2,955.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.78

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