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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966.87, 4,450.32 and 775.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966.87, 4,450.32 and 775.61 is: 1,163.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966.87 : 4,450.32 = 775.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966.87/4,450.32 = 775.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966.87x = 4,450.32 × 775.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966.87x = 3,451,690.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,451,690.44/2,966.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.41

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