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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,047.10, 4,570.81 and 966.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,047.10, 4,570.81 and 966.95 is: 1,450.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,047.10 : 4,570.81 = 966.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,047.10/4,570.81 = 966.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,047.10x = 4,570.81 × 966.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,047.10x = 4,419,744.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,419,744.73/3,047.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450.48

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