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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,049.11, 4,573.20 and 968.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,049.11, 4,573.20 and 968.85 is: 1,453.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,049.11 : 4,573.20 = 968.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,049.11/4,573.20 = 968.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,049.11x = 4,573.20 × 968.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,049.11x = 4,430,744.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,430,744.82/3,049.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,453.13

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