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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,961.68, 4,442.60 and 770.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,961.68, 4,442.60 and 770.36 is: 1,155.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,961.68 : 4,442.60 = 770.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,961.68/4,442.60 = 770.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,961.68x = 4,442.60 × 770.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,961.68x = 3,422,401.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,422,401.34/2,961.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.56

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