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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,570.80, 5,355.59 and 973.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,570.80, 5,355.59 and 973.13 is: 1,459.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,570.80 : 5,355.59 = 973.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,570.80/5,355.59 = 973.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,570.80x = 5,355.59 × 973.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,570.80x = 5,211,653.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,211,653.65/3,570.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,459.52

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