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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,048.71, 4,571.43 and 968.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,048.71, 4,571.43 and 968.15 is: 1,451.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,048.71 : 4,571.43 = 968.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,048.71/4,571.43 = 968.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,048.71x = 4,571.43 × 968.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,048.71x = 4,425,829.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,425,829.95/3,048.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,451.71

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