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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,970.02, 4,455.03 and 778.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,970.02, 4,455.03 and 778.75 is: 1,168.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,970.02 : 4,455.03 = 778.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,970.02/4,455.03 = 778.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,970.02x = 4,455.03 × 778.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,970.02x = 3,469,354.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,469,354.61/2,970.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.13

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