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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,160.53, 4,741.02 and 969.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,160.53, 4,741.02 and 969.30 is: 1,454.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,160.53 : 4,741.02 = 969.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,160.53/4,741.02 = 969.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,160.53x = 4,741.02 × 969.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,160.53x = 4,595,470.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,595,470.69/3,160.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454.02

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