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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,161.54, 4,742.12 and 970.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,161.54, 4,742.12 and 970.29 is: 1,455.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,161.54 : 4,742.12 = 970.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,161.54/4,742.12 = 970.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,161.54x = 4,742.12 × 970.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,161.54x = 4,601,234.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,601,234.04/3,161.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455.38

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