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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,048.40, 4,571.24 and 968.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,048.40, 4,571.24 and 968.02 is: 1,451.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,048.40 : 4,571.24 = 968.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,048.40/4,571.24 = 968.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,048.40x = 4,571.24 × 968.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,048.40x = 4,425,051.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,425,051.74/3,048.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,451.60

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