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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,021.48, 4,531.26 and 969

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,021.48, 4,531.26 and 969 is: 1,453.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,021.48 : 4,531.26 = 969 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,021.48/4,531.26 = 969/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,021.48x = 4,531.26 × 969
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,021.48x = 4,390,790.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,390,790.94/3,021.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,453.19

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