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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,963.50, 4,444.89 and 772.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,963.50, 4,444.89 and 772.40 is: 1,158.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,963.50 : 4,444.89 = 772.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,963.50/4,444.89 = 772.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,963.50x = 4,444.89 × 772.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,963.50x = 3,433,233.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,433,233.04/2,963.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.51

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