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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,078.03, 4,617.31 and 970.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,078.03, 4,617.31 and 970.14 is: 1,455.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,078.03 : 4,617.31 = 970.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,078.03/4,617.31 = 970.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,078.03x = 4,617.31 × 970.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,078.03x = 4,479,434.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,479,434.70/3,078.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455.29

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