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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,050.06, 4,575.32 and 970.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,050.06, 4,575.32 and 970.17 is: 1,455.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,050.06 : 4,575.32 = 970.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,050.06/4,575.32 = 970.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,050.06x = 4,575.32 × 970.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,050.06x = 4,438,833.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,438,833.35/3,050.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455.33

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