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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,021.16, 4,532.38 and 969

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,021.16, 4,532.38 and 969 is: 1,453.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,021.16 : 4,532.38 = 969 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,021.16/4,532.38 = 969/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,021.16x = 4,532.38 × 969
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,021.16x = 4,391,876.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,391,876.22/3,021.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,453.71

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