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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,160.66, 4,740.78 and 969.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,160.66, 4,740.78 and 969.19 is: 1,453.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,160.66 : 4,740.78 = 969.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,160.66/4,740.78 = 969.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,160.66x = 4,740.78 × 969.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,160.66x = 4,594,716.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,594,716.57/3,160.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,453.72

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