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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,571.96, 5,357.64 and 974.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,571.96, 5,357.64 and 974.84 is: 1,462.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,571.96 : 5,357.64 = 974.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,571.96/5,357.64 = 974.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,571.96x = 5,357.64 × 974.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,571.96x = 5,222,841.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,222,841.78/3,571.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.18

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