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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,567.39, 5,351.48 and 970.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,567.39, 5,351.48 and 970.35 is: 1,455.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,567.39 : 5,351.48 = 970.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,567.39/5,351.48 = 970.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,567.39x = 5,351.48 × 970.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,567.39x = 5,192,808.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,192,808.62/3,567.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455.63

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