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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,160.37, 4,740.63 and 969.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,160.37, 4,740.63 and 969.11 is: 1,453.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,160.37 : 4,740.63 = 969.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,160.37/4,740.63 = 969.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,160.37x = 4,740.63 × 969.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,160.37x = 4,594,209.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,594,209.05/3,160.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,453.69

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