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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,965.62, 4,448.46 and 774.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,965.62, 4,448.46 and 774.56 is: 1,161.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,965.62 : 4,448.46 = 774.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,965.62/4,448.46 = 774.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,965.62x = 4,448.46 × 774.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,965.62x = 3,445,599.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,445,599.18/2,965.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.85

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