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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,050.39, 4,575.59 and 970.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,050.39, 4,575.59 and 970.41 is: 1,455.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,050.39 : 4,575.59 = 970.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,050.39/4,575.59 = 970.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,050.39x = 4,575.59 × 970.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,050.39x = 4,440,214.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,440,214.24/3,050.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455.62

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