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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,962.68, 4,444.01 and 771.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,962.68, 4,444.01 and 771.40 is: 1,157.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,962.68 : 4,444.01 = 771.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,962.68/4,444.01 = 771.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,962.68x = 4,444.01 × 771.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,962.68x = 3,428,105.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,428,105.75/2,962.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.10

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