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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,964.74, 4,446.57 and 773.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,964.74, 4,446.57 and 773.33 is: 1,159.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,964.74 : 4,446.57 = 773.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,964.74/4,446.57 = 773.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,964.74x = 4,446.57 × 773.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,964.74x = 3,438,643.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,438,643.75/2,964.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.85

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