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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,964.79, 4,446.83 and 773.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,964.79, 4,446.83 and 773.46 is: 1,160.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,964.79 : 4,446.83 = 773.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,964.79/4,446.83 = 773.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,964.79x = 4,446.83 × 773.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,964.79x = 3,439,445.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,439,445.13/2,964.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.10

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