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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,963.18, 4,444.85 and 771.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,963.18, 4,444.85 and 771.86 is: 1,157.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,963.18 : 4,444.85 = 771.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,963.18/4,444.85 = 771.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,963.18x = 4,444.85 × 771.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,963.18x = 3,430,801.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,430,801.92/2,963.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.81

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