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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,049.92, 4,575.21 and 970.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,049.92, 4,575.21 and 970.11 is: 1,455.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,049.92 : 4,575.21 = 970.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,049.92/4,575.21 = 970.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,049.92x = 4,575.21 × 970.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,049.92x = 4,438,456.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,438,456.97/3,049.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455.27

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