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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,052.02, 4,577.10 and 971.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,052.02, 4,577.10 and 971.94 is: 1,457.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,052.02 : 4,577.10 = 971.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,052.02/4,577.10 = 971.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,052.02x = 4,577.10 × 971.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,052.02x = 4,448,666.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,448,666.57/3,052.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457.61

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