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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,566.91, 5,350.38 and 969.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,566.91, 5,350.38 and 969.84 is: 1,454.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,566.91 : 5,350.38 = 969.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,566.91/5,350.38 = 969.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,566.91x = 5,350.38 × 969.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,566.91x = 5,189,028.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,189,028.97/3,566.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454.77

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