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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,566.89, 5,350.61 and 970.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,566.89, 5,350.61 and 970.03 is: 1,455.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,566.89 : 5,350.61 = 970.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,566.89/5,350.61 = 970.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,566.89x = 5,350.61 × 970.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,566.89x = 5,190,252.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,190,252.22/3,566.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455.12

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