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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,567.48, 5,350.68 and 970.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,567.48, 5,350.68 and 970.62 is: 1,455.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,567.48 : 5,350.68 = 970.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,567.48/5,350.68 = 970.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,567.48x = 5,350.68 × 970.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,567.48x = 5,193,477.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,193,477.02/3,567.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455.78

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