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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,958.06, 4,437.24 and 766.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,958.06, 4,437.24 and 766.80 is: 1,150.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,958.06 : 4,437.24 = 766.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,958.06/4,437.24 = 766.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,958.06x = 4,437.24 × 766.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,958.06x = 3,402,475.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,402,475.63/2,958.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.24

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