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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,969.96, 4,455.08 and 778.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,969.96, 4,455.08 and 778.69 is: 1,168.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,969.96 : 4,455.08 = 778.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,969.96/4,455.08 = 778.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,969.96x = 4,455.08 × 778.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,969.96x = 3,469,100.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,469,100.08/2,969.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.06

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