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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,958.34, 4,437.14 and 766.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,958.34, 4,437.14 and 766.88 is: 1,150.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,958.34 : 4,437.14 = 766.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,958.34/4,437.14 = 766.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,958.34x = 4,437.14 × 766.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,958.34x = 3,402,753.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,402,753.92/2,958.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.22

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