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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,047.72, 4,569.52 and 967.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,047.72, 4,569.52 and 967.08 is: 1,449.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,047.72 : 4,569.52 = 967.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,047.72/4,569.52 = 967.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,047.72x = 4,569.52 × 967.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,047.72x = 4,419,091.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,419,091.40/3,047.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449.97

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