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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,567.78, 5,351.67 and 970.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,567.78, 5,351.67 and 970.72 is: 1,456.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,567.78 : 5,351.67 = 970.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,567.78/5,351.67 = 970.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,567.78x = 5,351.67 × 970.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,567.78x = 5,194,959.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,194,959.72/3,567.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,456.08

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