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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,965.68, 4,448.30 and 774.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,965.68, 4,448.30 and 774.34 is: 1,161.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,965.68 : 4,448.30 = 774.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,965.68/4,448.30 = 774.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,965.68x = 4,448.30 × 774.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,965.68x = 3,444,496.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,444,496.62/2,965.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.45

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