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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,957.26, 4,435.56 and 765.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,957.26, 4,435.56 and 765.82 is: 1,148.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,957.26 : 4,435.56 = 765.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,957.26/4,435.56 = 765.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,957.26x = 4,435.56 × 765.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,957.26x = 3,396,840.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,396,840.56/2,957.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.64

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