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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,050.02, 4,573.32 and 969.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,050.02, 4,573.32 and 969.64 is: 1,453.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,050.02 : 4,573.32 = 969.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,050.02/4,573.32 = 969.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,050.02x = 4,573.32 × 969.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,050.02x = 4,434,474.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,434,474.00/3,050.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,453.92

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