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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,965.37, 4,448.06 and 774.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,965.37, 4,448.06 and 774.10 is: 1,161.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,965.37 : 4,448.06 = 774.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,965.37/4,448.06 = 774.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,965.37x = 4,448.06 × 774.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,965.37x = 3,443,234.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,443,234.06/2,965.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.15

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