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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,964.43, 4,446.73 and 773.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,964.43, 4,446.73 and 773.11 is: 1,159.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,964.43 : 4,446.73 = 773.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,964.43/4,446.73 = 773.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,964.43x = 4,446.73 × 773.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,964.43x = 3,437,807.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,437,807.56/2,964.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.69

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