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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,567.48, 5,351.58 and 970.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,567.48, 5,351.58 and 970.42 is: 1,455.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,567.48 : 5,351.58 = 970.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,567.48/5,351.58 = 970.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,567.48x = 5,351.58 × 970.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,567.48x = 5,193,280.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,193,280.26/3,567.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455.73

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