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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,569.52, 5,354.40 and 972.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,569.52, 5,354.40 and 972.48 is: 1,458.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,569.52 : 5,354.40 = 972.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,569.52/5,354.40 = 972.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,569.52x = 5,354.40 × 972.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,569.52x = 5,207,046.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,207,046.91/3,569.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,458.75

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