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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,047.28, 4,570.92 and 967.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,047.28, 4,570.92 and 967.47 is: 1,451.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,047.28 : 4,570.92 = 967.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,047.28/4,570.92 = 967.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,047.28x = 4,570.92 × 967.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,047.28x = 4,422,227.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,422,227.97/3,047.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,451.21

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