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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,020.52, 4,530.78 and 969.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,020.52, 4,530.78 and 969.96 is: 1,454.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,020.52 : 4,530.78 = 969.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,020.52/4,530.78 = 969.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,020.52x = 4,530.78 × 969.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,020.52x = 4,394,675.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,394,675.37/3,020.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454.94

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