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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,962.76, 4,443.76 and 771.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,962.76, 4,443.76 and 771.66 is: 1,157.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,962.76 : 4,443.76 = 771.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,962.76/4,443.76 = 771.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,962.76x = 4,443.76 × 771.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,962.76x = 3,429,072.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,429,072.81/2,962.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.39

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