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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966.02, 4,448.90 and 774.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966.02, 4,448.90 and 774.70 is: 1,162.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966.02 : 4,448.90 = 774.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966.02/4,448.90 = 774.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966.02x = 4,448.90 × 774.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966.02x = 3,446,553.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,446,553.64/2,966.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.01

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