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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,573.16, 5,358.93 and 976.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,573.16, 5,358.93 and 976.30 is: 1,464.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,573.16 : 5,358.93 = 976.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,573.16/5,358.93 = 976.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,573.16x = 5,358.93 × 976.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,573.16x = 5,231,923.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,231,923.36/3,573.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.23

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