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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,566.88, 5,349.60 and 969.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,566.88, 5,349.60 and 969.60 is: 1,454.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,566.88 : 5,349.60 = 969.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,566.88/5,349.60 = 969.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,566.88x = 5,349.60 × 969.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,566.88x = 5,186,972.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,186,972.16/3,566.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454.20

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