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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,570.63, 5,355.80 and 973.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,570.63, 5,355.80 and 973.57 is: 1,460.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,570.63 : 5,355.80 = 973.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,570.63/5,355.80 = 973.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,570.63x = 5,355.80 × 973.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,570.63x = 5,214,238.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,214,238.90/3,570.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460.31

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