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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,570.93, 5,356.01 and 938.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,570.93, 5,356.01 and 938.70 is: 1,407.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,570.93 : 5,356.01 = 938.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,570.93/5,356.01 = 938.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,570.93x = 5,356.01 × 938.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,570.93x = 5,027,681.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,027,681.89/3,570.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,407.95

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