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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,567.52, 5,350.60 and 970.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,567.52, 5,350.60 and 970.12 is: 1,455.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,567.52 : 5,350.60 = 970.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,567.52/5,350.60 = 970.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,567.52x = 5,350.60 × 970.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,567.52x = 5,190,724.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,190,724.07/3,567.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455.00

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