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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,019.74, 4,529.13 and 967.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,019.74, 4,529.13 and 967.74 is: 1,451.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,019.74 : 4,529.13 = 967.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,019.74/4,529.13 = 967.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,019.74x = 4,529.13 × 967.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,019.74x = 4,383,020.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,383,020.27/3,019.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,451.46

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