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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,050.80, 4,575.74 and 970.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,050.80, 4,575.74 and 970.54 is: 1,455.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,050.80 : 4,575.74 = 970.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,050.80/4,575.74 = 970.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,050.80x = 4,575.74 × 970.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,050.80x = 4,440,922.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,440,922.41/3,050.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455.66

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