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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,962.10, 4,443.40 and 770.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,962.10, 4,443.40 and 770.82 is: 1,156.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,962.10 : 4,443.40 = 770.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,962.10/4,443.40 = 770.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,962.10x = 4,443.40 × 770.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,962.10x = 3,425,079.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,425,079.21/2,962.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.30

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