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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,961.01, 4,441.52 and 769.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,961.01, 4,441.52 and 769.72 is: 1,154.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,961.01 : 4,441.52 = 769.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,961.01/4,441.52 = 769.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,961.01x = 4,441.52 × 769.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,961.01x = 3,418,711.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,418,711.82/2,961.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.58

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