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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,436.21, 5,153.66 and 970.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,436.21, 5,153.66 and 970.44 is: 1,455.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,436.21 : 5,153.66 = 970.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,436.21/5,153.66 = 970.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,436.21x = 5,153.66 × 970.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,436.21x = 5,001,317.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,001,317.81/3,436.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455.48

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