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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,968.23, 4,452.61 and 776.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,968.23, 4,452.61 and 776.96 is: 1,165.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,968.23 : 4,452.61 = 776.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,968.23/4,452.61 = 776.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,968.23x = 4,452.61 × 776.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,968.23x = 3,459,495.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,459,495.98/2,968.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.51

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