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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,160.68, 4,741.56 and 969.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,160.68, 4,741.56 and 969.18 is: 1,453.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,160.68 : 4,741.56 = 969.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,160.68/4,741.56 = 969.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,160.68x = 4,741.56 × 969.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,160.68x = 4,595,425.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,595,425.12/3,160.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,453.94

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