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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,049.35, 4,574.18 and 969.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,049.35, 4,574.18 and 969.52 is: 1,454.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,049.35 : 4,574.18 = 969.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,049.35/4,574.18 = 969.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,049.35x = 4,574.18 × 969.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,049.35x = 4,434,758.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,434,758.99/3,049.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454.33

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