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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,046.72, 4,570.25 and 966.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,046.72, 4,570.25 and 966.58 is: 1,449.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,046.72 : 4,570.25 = 966.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,046.72/4,570.25 = 966.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,046.72x = 4,570.25 × 966.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,046.72x = 4,417,512.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,417,512.25/3,046.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449.92

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