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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,957.04, 4,435.17 and 765.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,957.04, 4,435.17 and 765.90 is: 1,148.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,957.04 : 4,435.17 = 765.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,957.04/4,435.17 = 765.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,957.04x = 4,435.17 × 765.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,957.04x = 3,396,896.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,396,896.70/2,957.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.75

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