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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,969.67, 4,454.16 and 778.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,969.67, 4,454.16 and 778.57 is: 1,167.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,969.67 : 4,454.16 = 778.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,969.67/4,454.16 = 778.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,969.67x = 4,454.16 × 778.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,969.67x = 3,467,860.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,467,860.32/2,969.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.76

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