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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,049, 4,574.10 and 969.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,049, 4,574.10 and 969.32 is: 1,454.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,049 : 4,574.10 = 969.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,049/4,574.10 = 969.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,049x = 4,574.10 × 969.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,049x = 4,433,766.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,433,766.61/3,049
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454.17

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