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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,958.36, 4,437.19 and 766.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,958.36, 4,437.19 and 766.92 is: 1,150.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,958.36 : 4,437.19 = 766.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,958.36/4,437.19 = 766.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,958.36x = 4,437.19 × 766.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,958.36x = 3,402,969.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,402,969.75/2,958.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.29

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