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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,050.02, 4,574.46 and 970.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,050.02, 4,574.46 and 970.05 is: 1,454.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,050.02 : 4,574.46 = 970.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,050.02/4,574.46 = 970.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,050.02x = 4,574.46 × 970.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,050.02x = 4,437,444.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,437,444.53/3,050.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454.89

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