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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,965.79, 4,448.33 and 774.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,965.79, 4,448.33 and 774.46 is: 1,161.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,965.79 : 4,448.33 = 774.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,965.79/4,448.33 = 774.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,965.79x = 4,448.33 × 774.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,965.79x = 3,445,053.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,445,053.65/2,965.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.60

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