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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,160.45, 4,740.36 and 969.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,160.45, 4,740.36 and 969.20 is: 1,453.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,160.45 : 4,740.36 = 969.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,160.45/4,740.36 = 969.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,160.45x = 4,740.36 × 969.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,160.45x = 4,594,347.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,594,347.35/3,160.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,453.70

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