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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,047.76, 4,570.72 and 967.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,047.76, 4,570.72 and 967.68 is: 1,451.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,047.76 : 4,570.72 = 967.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,047.76/4,570.72 = 967.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,047.76x = 4,570.72 × 967.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,047.76x = 4,422,994.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,422,994.33/3,047.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,451.23

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