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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,957.93, 4,436.88 and 766.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,957.93, 4,436.88 and 766.47 is: 1,149.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,957.93 : 4,436.88 = 766.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,957.93/4,436.88 = 766.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,957.93x = 4,436.88 × 766.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,957.93x = 3,400,735.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,400,735.41/2,957.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.70

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