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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,962.44, 4,443.63 and 770.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,962.44, 4,443.63 and 770.97 is: 1,156.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,962.44 : 4,443.63 = 770.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,962.44/4,443.63 = 770.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,962.44x = 4,443.63 × 770.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,962.44x = 3,425,905.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,425,905.42/2,962.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.45

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