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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966.93, 4,450.40 and 775.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966.93, 4,450.40 and 775.49 is: 1,163.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966.93 : 4,450.40 = 775.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966.93/4,450.40 = 775.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966.93x = 4,450.40 × 775.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966.93x = 3,451,240.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,451,240.70/2,966.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.24

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