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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,965.72, 4,448.58 and 774.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,965.72, 4,448.58 and 774.43 is: 1,161.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,965.72 : 4,448.58 = 774.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,965.72/4,448.58 = 774.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,965.72x = 4,448.58 × 774.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,965.72x = 3,445,113.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,445,113.81/2,965.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.65

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