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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,046.97, 4,570.69 and 967.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,046.97, 4,570.69 and 967.09 is: 1,450.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,046.97 : 4,570.69 = 967.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,046.97/4,570.69 = 967.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,046.97x = 4,570.69 × 967.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,046.97x = 4,420,268.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,420,268.59/3,046.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450.71

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