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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966.90, 4,449.95 and 775.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966.90, 4,449.95 and 775.79 is: 1,163.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966.90 : 4,449.95 = 775.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966.90/4,449.95 = 775.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966.90x = 4,449.95 × 775.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966.90x = 3,452,200.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,452,200.58/2,966.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.57

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