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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,958.62, 4,438.09 and 767.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,958.62, 4,438.09 and 767.29 is: 1,150.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,958.62 : 4,438.09 = 767.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,958.62/4,438.09 = 767.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,958.62x = 4,438.09 × 767.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,958.62x = 3,405,279.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,405,279.89/2,958.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.97

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