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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,050.10, 4,573.53 and 969.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,050.10, 4,573.53 and 969.21 is: 1,453.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,050.10 : 4,573.53 = 969.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,050.10/4,573.53 = 969.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,050.10x = 4,573.53 × 969.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,050.10x = 4,432,711.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,432,711.01/3,050.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,453.30

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