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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,955.61, 4,433.66 and 764.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,955.61, 4,433.66 and 764.38 is: 1,146.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,955.61 : 4,433.66 = 764.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,955.61/4,433.66 = 764.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,955.61x = 4,433.66 × 764.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,955.61x = 3,389,009.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,389,009.92/2,955.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.64

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