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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,961.72, 4,442.84 and 770.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,961.72, 4,442.84 and 770.45 is: 1,155.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,961.72 : 4,442.84 = 770.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,961.72/4,442.84 = 770.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,961.72x = 4,442.84 × 770.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,961.72x = 3,422,980.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,422,980.56/2,961.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.74

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