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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,020.52, 4,530.76 and 968.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,020.52, 4,530.76 and 968.52 is: 1,452.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,020.52 : 4,530.76 = 968.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,020.52/4,530.76 = 968.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,020.52x = 4,530.76 × 968.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,020.52x = 4,388,131.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,388,131.68/3,020.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452.77

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