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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,567.92, 5,351.85 and 970.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,567.92, 5,351.85 and 970.83 is: 1,456.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,567.92 : 5,351.85 = 970.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,567.92/5,351.85 = 970.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,567.92x = 5,351.85 × 970.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,567.92x = 5,195,736.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,195,736.54/3,567.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,456.24

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