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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,964.35, 4,446.78 and 773.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,964.35, 4,446.78 and 773.07 is: 1,159.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,964.35 : 4,446.78 = 773.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,964.35/4,446.78 = 773.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,964.35x = 4,446.78 × 773.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,964.35x = 3,437,672.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,437,672.21/2,964.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.67

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