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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,570.37, 5,355.56 and 973.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,570.37, 5,355.56 and 973.69 is: 1,460.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,570.37 : 5,355.56 = 973.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,570.37/5,355.56 = 973.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,570.37x = 5,355.56 × 973.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,570.37x = 5,214,655.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,214,655.22/3,570.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460.54

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