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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,160.77, 4,741.96 and 969.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,160.77, 4,741.96 and 969.51 is: 1,454.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,160.77 : 4,741.96 = 969.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,160.77/4,741.96 = 969.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,160.77x = 4,741.96 × 969.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,160.77x = 4,597,377.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,597,377.64/3,160.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454.51

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