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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966.17, 4,449.48 and 774.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966.17, 4,449.48 and 774.87 is: 1,162.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966.17 : 4,449.48 = 774.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966.17/4,449.48 = 774.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966.17x = 4,449.48 × 774.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966.17x = 3,447,753.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,447,753.33/2,966.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.36

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