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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,049.02, 4,573.70 and 969.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,049.02, 4,573.70 and 969.19 is: 1,453.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,049.02 : 4,573.70 = 969.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,049.02/4,573.70 = 969.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,049.02x = 4,573.70 × 969.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,049.02x = 4,432,771.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,432,771.66/3,049.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,453.83

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