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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,964.03, 4,445.94 and 772.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,964.03, 4,445.94 and 772.71 is: 1,159.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,964.03 : 4,445.94 = 772.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,964.03/4,445.94 = 772.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,964.03x = 4,445.94 × 772.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,964.03x = 3,435,422.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,435,422.30/2,964.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.04

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