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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,569.29, 5,354.07 and 972.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,569.29, 5,354.07 and 972.22 is: 1,458.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,569.29 : 5,354.07 = 972.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,569.29/5,354.07 = 972.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,569.29x = 5,354.07 × 972.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,569.29x = 5,205,307.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,205,307.17/3,569.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,458.36

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