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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,048.03, 4,572.72 and 968.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,048.03, 4,572.72 and 968.67 is: 1,453.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,048.03 : 4,572.72 = 968.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,048.03/4,572.72 = 968.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,048.03x = 4,572.72 × 968.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,048.03x = 4,429,456.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,429,456.68/3,048.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,453.22

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