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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,955.66, 4,433.48 and 764.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,955.66, 4,433.48 and 764.40 is: 1,146.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,955.66 : 4,433.48 = 764.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,955.66/4,433.48 = 764.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,955.66x = 4,433.48 × 764.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,955.66x = 3,388,952.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,388,952.11/2,955.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.60

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