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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,047.48, 4,571.45 and 967.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,047.48, 4,571.45 and 967.59 is: 1,451.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,047.48 : 4,571.45 = 967.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,047.48/4,571.45 = 967.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,047.48x = 4,571.45 × 967.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,047.48x = 4,423,284.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,423,284.47/3,047.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,451.46

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