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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,566.54, 5,349.81 and 969.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,566.54, 5,349.81 and 969.47 is: 1,454.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,566.54 : 5,349.81 = 969.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,566.54/5,349.81 = 969.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,566.54x = 5,349.81 × 969.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,566.54x = 5,186,480.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,186,480.30/3,566.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454.21

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