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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,969.70, 4,454.54 and 778.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,969.70, 4,454.54 and 778.62 is: 1,167.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,969.70 : 4,454.54 = 778.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,969.70/4,454.54 = 778.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,969.70x = 4,454.54 × 778.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,969.70x = 3,468,393.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,468,393.93/2,969.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.93

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