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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,051.74, 4,577.40 and 971.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,051.74, 4,577.40 and 971.66 is: 1,457.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,051.74 : 4,577.40 = 971.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,051.74/4,577.40 = 971.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,051.74x = 4,577.40 × 971.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,051.74x = 4,447,687.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,447,687.93/3,051.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457.43

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