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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966.05, 4,449.08 and 774.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966.05, 4,449.08 and 774.78 is: 1,162.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966.05 : 4,449.08 = 774.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966.05/4,449.08 = 774.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966.05x = 4,449.08 × 774.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966.05x = 3,447,064.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,447,064.12/2,966.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.17

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