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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,051.89, 4,578.30 and 971.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,051.89, 4,578.30 and 971.28 is: 1,457.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,051.89 : 4,578.30 = 971.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,051.89/4,578.30 = 971.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,051.89x = 4,578.30 × 971.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,051.89x = 4,446,821.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,446,821.37/3,051.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457.07

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