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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,047.05, 4,569.86 and 966.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,047.05, 4,569.86 and 966.66 is: 1,449.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,047.05 : 4,569.86 = 966.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,047.05/4,569.86 = 966.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,047.05x = 4,569.86 × 966.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,047.05x = 4,417,500.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,417,500.87/3,047.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449.77

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