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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,161.45, 4,741.29 and 968.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,161.45, 4,741.29 and 968.96 is: 1,453.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,161.45 : 4,741.29 = 968.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,161.45/4,741.29 = 968.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,161.45x = 4,741.29 × 968.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,161.45x = 4,594,096.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,594,096.65/3,161.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,453.16

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