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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,049.04, 4,573.72 and 969.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,049.04, 4,573.72 and 969.21 is: 1,453.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,049.04 : 4,573.72 = 969.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,049.04/4,573.72 = 969.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,049.04x = 4,573.72 × 969.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,049.04x = 4,432,895.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,432,895.16/3,049.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,453.87

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