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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,022.98, 4,533.51 and 970.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,022.98, 4,533.51 and 970.50 is: 1,455.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,022.98 : 4,533.51 = 970.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,022.98/4,533.51 = 970.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,022.98x = 4,533.51 × 970.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,022.98x = 4,399,771.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,399,771.46/3,022.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455.44

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