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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,967.02, 4,450.53 and 775.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,967.02, 4,450.53 and 775.56 is: 1,163.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,967.02 : 4,450.53 = 775.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,967.02/4,450.53 = 775.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,967.02x = 4,450.53 × 775.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,967.02x = 3,451,653.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,451,653.05/2,967.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.34

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