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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,969.68, 4,454.46 and 778.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,969.68, 4,454.46 and 778.54 is: 1,167.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,969.68 : 4,454.46 = 778.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,969.68/4,454.46 = 778.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,969.68x = 4,454.46 × 778.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,969.68x = 3,467,975.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,467,975.29/2,969.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.79

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