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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,435.62, 5,153.63 and 970.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,435.62, 5,153.63 and 970.38 is: 1,455.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,435.62 : 5,153.63 = 970.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,435.62/5,153.63 = 970.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,435.62x = 5,153.63 × 970.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,435.62x = 5,000,974.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,000,974.63/3,435.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455.63

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