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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,567.74, 5,351.60 and 970.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,567.74, 5,351.60 and 970.67 is: 1,456.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,567.74 : 5,351.60 = 970.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,567.74/5,351.60 = 970.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,567.74x = 5,351.60 × 970.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,567.74x = 5,194,653.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,194,653.38/3,567.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,456.01

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