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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,569.22, 5,353.80 and 972.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,569.22, 5,353.80 and 972.15 is: 1,458.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,569.22 : 5,353.80 = 972.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,569.22/5,353.80 = 972.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,569.22x = 5,353.80 × 972.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,569.22x = 5,204,696.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,204,696.67/3,569.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,458.22

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