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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,961.55, 4,442.28 and 770.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,961.55, 4,442.28 and 770.23 is: 1,155.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,961.55 : 4,442.28 = 770.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,961.55/4,442.28 = 770.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,961.55x = 4,442.28 × 770.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,961.55x = 3,421,577.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,421,577.32/2,961.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.33

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