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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,566.97, 5,350.46 and 969.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,566.97, 5,350.46 and 969.91 is: 1,454.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,566.97 : 5,350.46 = 969.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,566.97/5,350.46 = 969.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,566.97x = 5,350.46 × 969.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,566.97x = 5,189,446.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,189,446.43/3,566.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454.86

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