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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,567.24, 5,350.76 and 970.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,567.24, 5,350.76 and 970.18 is: 1,455.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,567.24 : 5,350.76 = 970.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,567.24/5,350.76 = 970.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,567.24x = 5,350.76 × 970.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,567.24x = 5,191,185.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,191,185.75/3,567.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455.24

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