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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,051.98, 4,578.05 and 971.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,051.98, 4,578.05 and 971.95 is: 1,457.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,051.98 : 4,578.05 = 971.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,051.98/4,578.05 = 971.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,051.98x = 4,578.05 × 971.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,051.98x = 4,449,635.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,449,635.70/3,051.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457.95

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