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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,051.01, 4,577.19 and 971.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,051.01, 4,577.19 and 971.13 is: 1,456.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,051.01 : 4,577.19 = 971.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,051.01/4,577.19 = 971.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,051.01x = 4,577.19 × 971.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,051.01x = 4,445,046.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,445,046.52/3,051.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,456.91

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