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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,958.72, 4,438.01 and 767.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,958.72, 4,438.01 and 767.37 is: 1,151.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,958.72 : 4,438.01 = 767.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,958.72/4,438.01 = 767.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,958.72x = 4,438.01 × 767.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,958.72x = 3,405,591.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,405,591.90/2,958.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.04

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