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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,969.02, 4,453.53 and 777.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,969.02, 4,453.53 and 777.75 is: 1,166.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,969.02 : 4,453.53 = 777.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,969.02/4,453.53 = 777.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,969.02x = 4,453.53 × 777.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,969.02x = 3,463,732.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,463,732.96/2,969.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.63

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