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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,970.09, 4,455.18 and 779.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,970.09, 4,455.18 and 779.04 is: 1,168.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,970.09 : 4,455.18 = 779.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,970.09/4,455.18 = 779.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,970.09x = 4,455.18 × 779.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,970.09x = 3,470,763.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,470,763.43/2,970.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.57

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