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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,050.02, 4,575.20 and 970.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,050.02, 4,575.20 and 970.19 is: 1,455.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,050.02 : 4,575.20 = 970.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,050.02/4,575.20 = 970.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,050.02x = 4,575.20 × 970.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,050.02x = 4,438,813.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,438,813.29/3,050.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455.34

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