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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,573.17, 5,359.70 and 976.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,573.17, 5,359.70 and 976.10 is: 1,464.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,573.17 : 5,359.70 = 976.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,573.17/5,359.70 = 976.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,573.17x = 5,359.70 × 976.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,573.17x = 5,231,571.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,231,571.49/3,573.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.13

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