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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,052.41, 4,578.98 and 971.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,052.41, 4,578.98 and 971.69 is: 1,457.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,052.41 : 4,578.98 = 971.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,052.41/4,578.98 = 971.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,052.41x = 4,578.98 × 971.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,052.41x = 4,449,328.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,449,328.61/3,052.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457.64

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