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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,968.35, 4,452.40 and 777.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,968.35, 4,452.40 and 777.03 is: 1,165.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,968.35 : 4,452.40 = 777.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,968.35/4,452.40 = 777.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,968.35x = 4,452.40 × 777.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,968.35x = 3,459,622.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,459,622.22/2,968.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.51

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