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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,046.08, 4,569.28 and 966.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,046.08, 4,569.28 and 966.25 is: 1,449.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,046.08 : 4,569.28 = 966.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,046.08/4,569.28 = 966.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,046.08x = 4,569.28 × 966.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,046.08x = 4,415,066.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,415,066.80/3,046.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449.43

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