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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,971.22, 4,456.50 and 779.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,971.22, 4,456.50 and 779.66 is: 1,169.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,971.22 : 4,456.50 = 779.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,971.22/4,456.50 = 779.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,971.22x = 4,456.50 × 779.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,971.22x = 3,474,532.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,474,532.51/2,971.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.40

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