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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,159.56, 4,739.54 and 969.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,159.56, 4,739.54 and 969.81 is: 1,454.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,159.56 : 4,739.54 = 969.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,159.56/4,739.54 = 969.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,159.56x = 4,739.54 × 969.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,159.56x = 4,596,448.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,596,448.44/3,159.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454.78

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