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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,976.55, 4,465.04 and 785.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,976.55, 4,465.04 and 785.25 is: 1,177.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,976.55 : 4,465.04 = 785.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,976.55/4,465.04 = 785.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,976.55x = 4,465.04 × 785.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,976.55x = 3,506,168.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,506,168.73/2,976.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.93

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