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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,567.20, 5,350.82 and 970.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,567.20, 5,350.82 and 970.14 is: 1,455.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,567.20 : 5,350.82 = 970.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,567.20/5,350.82 = 970.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,567.20x = 5,350.82 × 970.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,567.20x = 5,191,044.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,191,044.51/3,567.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455.22

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