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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,970.51, 4,455.39 and 779.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,970.51, 4,455.39 and 779.41 is: 1,169.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,970.51 : 4,455.39 = 779.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,970.51/4,455.39 = 779.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,970.51x = 4,455.39 × 779.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,970.51x = 3,472,575.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,472,575.52/2,970.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.02

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