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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,963.93, 4,445.90 and 772.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,963.93, 4,445.90 and 772.49 is: 1,158.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,963.93 : 4,445.90 = 772.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,963.93/4,445.90 = 772.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,963.93x = 4,445.90 × 772.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,963.93x = 3,434,387.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,434,387.20/2,963.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.73

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