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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,566.43, 5,348.70 and 968.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,566.43, 5,348.70 and 968.76 is: 1,452.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,566.43 : 5,348.70 = 968.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,566.43/5,348.70 = 968.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,566.43x = 5,348.70 × 968.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,566.43x = 5,181,606.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,181,606.61/3,566.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452.88

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