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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,965.60, 4,448.02 and 774.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,965.60, 4,448.02 and 774.32 is: 1,161.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,965.60 : 4,448.02 = 774.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,965.60/4,448.02 = 774.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,965.60x = 4,448.02 × 774.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,965.60x = 3,444,190.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,444,190.85/2,965.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.38

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