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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,569.20, 5,354.06 and 972.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,569.20, 5,354.06 and 972.06 is: 1,458.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,569.20 : 5,354.06 = 972.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,569.20/5,354.06 = 972.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,569.20x = 5,354.06 × 972.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,569.20x = 5,204,467.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,204,467.56/3,569.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,458.16

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