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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,050.11, 4,575.84 and 970.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,050.11, 4,575.84 and 970.18 is: 1,455.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,050.11 : 4,575.84 = 970.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,050.11/4,575.84 = 970.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,050.11x = 4,575.84 × 970.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,050.11x = 4,439,378.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,439,378.83/3,050.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455.48

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