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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,435.84, 5,153.52 and 970.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,435.84, 5,153.52 and 970.80 is: 1,456.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,435.84 : 5,153.52 = 970.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,435.84/5,153.52 = 970.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,435.84x = 5,153.52 × 970.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,435.84x = 5,003,037.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,003,037.22/3,435.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,456.13

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