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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,967.48, 4,451.52 and 776.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,967.48, 4,451.52 and 776.23 is: 1,164.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,967.48 : 4,451.52 = 776.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,967.48/4,451.52 = 776.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,967.48x = 4,451.52 × 776.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,967.48x = 3,455,392.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,455,392.24/2,967.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.42

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