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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,968.70, 4,453.04 and 777.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,968.70, 4,453.04 and 777.62 is: 1,166.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,968.70 : 4,453.04 = 777.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,968.70/4,453.04 = 777.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,968.70x = 4,453.04 × 777.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,968.70x = 3,462,752.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,462,752.64/2,968.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.42

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