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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,435.62, 5,153.49 and 970.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,435.62, 5,153.49 and 970.45 is: 1,455.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,435.62 : 5,153.49 = 970.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,435.62/5,153.49 = 970.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,435.62x = 5,153.49 × 970.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,435.62x = 5,001,191.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,001,191.49/3,435.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455.69

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