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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,955.86, 4,433.96 and 764.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,955.86, 4,433.96 and 764.54 is: 1,146.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,955.86 : 4,433.96 = 764.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,955.86/4,433.96 = 764.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,955.86x = 4,433.96 × 764.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,955.86x = 3,389,919.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,389,919.52/2,955.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.85

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