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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,566.39, 5,349.98 and 969.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,566.39, 5,349.98 and 969.35 is: 1,454.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,566.39 : 5,349.98 = 969.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,566.39/5,349.98 = 969.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,566.39x = 5,349.98 × 969.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,566.39x = 5,185,973.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,185,973.94/3,566.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454.13

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