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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,047.90, 4,570.13 and 967.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,047.90, 4,570.13 and 967.52 is: 1,450.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,047.90 : 4,570.13 = 967.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,047.90/4,570.13 = 967.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,047.90x = 4,570.13 × 967.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,047.90x = 4,421,671.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,421,671.75/3,047.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450.73

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