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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,048.21, 4,572.29 and 968.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,048.21, 4,572.29 and 968.16 is: 1,452.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,048.21 : 4,572.29 = 968.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,048.21/4,572.29 = 968.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,048.21x = 4,572.29 × 968.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,048.21x = 4,426,717.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,426,717.30/3,048.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452.24

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