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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,567.13, 5,350.71 and 970.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,567.13, 5,350.71 and 970.09 is: 1,455.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,567.13 : 5,350.71 = 970.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,567.13/5,350.71 = 970.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,567.13x = 5,350.71 × 970.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,567.13x = 5,190,670.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,190,670.26/3,567.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455.14

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