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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,964.90, 4,447.26 and 773.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,964.90, 4,447.26 and 773.64 is: 1,160.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,964.90 : 4,447.26 = 773.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,964.90/4,447.26 = 773.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,964.90x = 4,447.26 × 773.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,964.90x = 3,440,578.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,440,578.23/2,964.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.44

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