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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,965.66, 4,448.75 and 774.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,965.66, 4,448.75 and 774.38 is: 1,161.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,965.66 : 4,448.75 = 774.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,965.66/4,448.75 = 774.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,965.66x = 4,448.75 × 774.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,965.66x = 3,445,030.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,445,030.27/2,965.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.64

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