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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,965.44, 4,448.18 and 774.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,965.44, 4,448.18 and 774.19 is: 1,161.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,965.44 : 4,448.18 = 774.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,965.44/4,448.18 = 774.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,965.44x = 4,448.18 × 774.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,965.44x = 3,443,743.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,443,743.97/2,965.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.29

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