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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,047.79, 4,571.84 and 967.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,047.79, 4,571.84 and 967.96 is: 1,451.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,047.79 : 4,571.84 = 967.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,047.79/4,571.84 = 967.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,047.79x = 4,571.84 × 967.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,047.79x = 4,425,335.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,425,335.39/3,047.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,451.98

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