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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,046.85, 4,570.05 and 966.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,046.85, 4,570.05 and 966.93 is: 1,450.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,046.85 : 4,570.05 = 966.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,046.85/4,570.05 = 966.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,046.85x = 4,570.05 × 966.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,046.85x = 4,418,918.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,418,918.45/3,046.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450.32

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