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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,964.26, 4,446.01 and 773.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,964.26, 4,446.01 and 773.16 is: 1,159.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,964.26 : 4,446.01 = 773.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,964.26/4,446.01 = 773.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,964.26x = 4,446.01 × 773.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,964.26x = 3,437,475.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,437,475.16/2,964.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.64

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