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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,967.93, 4,451.90 and 776.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,967.93, 4,451.90 and 776.49 is: 1,164.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,967.93 : 4,451.90 = 776.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,967.93/4,451.90 = 776.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,967.93x = 4,451.90 × 776.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,967.93x = 3,456,855.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,456,855.83/2,967.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.74

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