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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,567.38, 5,351.13 and 970.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,567.38, 5,351.13 and 970.38 is: 1,455.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,567.38 : 5,351.13 = 970.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,567.38/5,351.13 = 970.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,567.38x = 5,351.13 × 970.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,567.38x = 5,192,629.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,192,629.53/3,567.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455.59

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