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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,570.98, 5,356.62 and 973.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,570.98, 5,356.62 and 973.92 is: 1,460.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,570.98 : 5,356.62 = 973.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,570.98/5,356.62 = 973.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,570.98x = 5,356.62 × 973.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,570.98x = 5,216,919.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,216,919.35/3,570.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460.92

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