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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,050.76, 4,576.80 and 970.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,050.76, 4,576.80 and 970.89 is: 1,456.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,050.76 : 4,576.80 = 970.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,050.76/4,576.80 = 970.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,050.76x = 4,576.80 × 970.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,050.76x = 4,443,555.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,443,555.83/3,050.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,456.54

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