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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,435.75, 5,153.67 and 970.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,435.75, 5,153.67 and 970.61 is: 1,455.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,435.75 : 5,153.67 = 970.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,435.75/5,153.67 = 970.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,435.75x = 5,153.67 × 970.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,435.75x = 5,002,198.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,002,198.79/3,435.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455.93

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