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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,048.62, 4,573.37 and 967.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,048.62, 4,573.37 and 967.93 is: 1,452.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,048.62 : 4,573.37 = 967.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,048.62/4,573.37 = 967.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,048.62x = 4,573.37 × 967.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,048.62x = 4,426,693.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,426,693.01/3,048.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452.03

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