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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,961.14, 4,441.71 and 769.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,961.14, 4,441.71 and 769.85 is: 1,154.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,961.14 : 4,441.71 = 769.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,961.14/4,441.71 = 769.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,961.14x = 4,441.71 × 769.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,961.14x = 3,419,424.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,419,424.39/2,961.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.77

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