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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,050.45, 4,576.32 and 970.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,050.45, 4,576.32 and 970.20 is: 1,455.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,050.45 : 4,576.32 = 970.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,050.45/4,576.32 = 970.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,050.45x = 4,576.32 × 970.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,050.45x = 4,439,945.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,439,945.66/3,050.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455.51

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