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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,049.48, 4,574.49 and 969.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,049.48, 4,574.49 and 969.94 is: 1,455.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,049.48 : 4,574.49 = 969.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,049.48/4,574.49 = 969.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,049.48x = 4,574.49 × 969.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,049.48x = 4,436,980.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,436,980.83/3,049.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455.00

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