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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,566.53, 5,349.80 and 969.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,566.53, 5,349.80 and 969.47 is: 1,454.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,566.53 : 5,349.80 = 969.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,566.53/5,349.80 = 969.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,566.53x = 5,349.80 × 969.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,566.53x = 5,186,460.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,186,460.89/3,566.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454.20

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