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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,572.66, 5,358.94 and 975.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,572.66, 5,358.94 and 975.60 is: 1,463.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,572.66 : 5,358.94 = 975.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,572.66/5,358.94 = 975.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,572.66x = 5,358.94 × 975.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,572.66x = 5,228,181.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,228,181.86/3,572.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.39

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