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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,050.98, 4,576.55 and 970.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,050.98, 4,576.55 and 970.95 is: 1,456.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,050.98 : 4,576.55 = 970.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,050.98/4,576.55 = 970.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,050.98x = 4,576.55 × 970.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,050.98x = 4,443,601.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,443,601.22/3,050.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,456.45

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