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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,051.76, 4,578.30 and 971.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,051.76, 4,578.30 and 971.89 is: 1,458.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,051.76 : 4,578.30 = 971.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,051.76/4,578.30 = 971.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,051.76x = 4,578.30 × 971.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,051.76x = 4,449,603.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,449,603.99/3,051.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,458.05

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