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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,567.41, 5,350.04 and 970.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,567.41, 5,350.04 and 970.01 is: 1,454.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,567.41 : 5,350.04 = 970.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,567.41/5,350.04 = 970.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,567.41x = 5,350.04 × 970.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,567.41x = 5,189,587.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,189,587.45/3,567.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454.72

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