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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,046.75, 4,570.15 and 966.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,046.75, 4,570.15 and 966.71 is: 1,450.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,046.75 : 4,570.15 = 966.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,046.75/4,570.15 = 966.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,046.75x = 4,570.15 × 966.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,046.75x = 4,418,009.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,418,009.71/3,046.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450.07

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