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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,160.02, 4,740.80 and 968.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,160.02, 4,740.80 and 968.97 is: 1,453.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,160.02 : 4,740.80 = 968.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,160.02/4,740.80 = 968.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,160.02x = 4,740.80 × 968.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,160.02x = 4,593,692.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,593,692.98/3,160.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,453.69

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