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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,049.03, 4,574.22 and 969.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,049.03, 4,574.22 and 969.67 is: 1,454.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,049.03 : 4,574.22 = 969.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,049.03/4,574.22 = 969.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,049.03x = 4,574.22 × 969.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,049.03x = 4,435,483.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,435,483.91/3,049.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454.72

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