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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,572.98, 5,358.92 and 976.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,572.98, 5,358.92 and 976.12 is: 1,464.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,572.98 : 5,358.92 = 976.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,572.98/5,358.92 = 976.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,572.98x = 5,358.92 × 976.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,572.98x = 5,230,948.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,230,948.99/3,572.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.03

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