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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,050.13, 4,575.36 and 969.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,050.13, 4,575.36 and 969.99 is: 1,455.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,050.13 : 4,575.36 = 969.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,050.13/4,575.36 = 969.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,050.13x = 4,575.36 × 969.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,050.13x = 4,438,053.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,438,053.45/3,050.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455.04

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