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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,964.68, 4,446.80 and 773.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,964.68, 4,446.80 and 773.34 is: 1,159.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,964.68 : 4,446.80 = 773.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,964.68/4,446.80 = 773.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,964.68x = 4,446.80 × 773.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,964.68x = 3,438,888.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,438,888.31/2,964.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.95

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