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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,046.62, 4,570.50 and 966.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,046.62, 4,570.50 and 966.54 is: 1,449.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,046.62 : 4,570.50 = 966.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,046.62/4,570.50 = 966.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,046.62x = 4,570.50 × 966.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,046.62x = 4,417,571.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,417,571.07/3,046.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449.99

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