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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,573.22, 5,359.82 and 976.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,573.22, 5,359.82 and 976.22 is: 1,464.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,573.22 : 5,359.82 = 976.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,573.22/5,359.82 = 976.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,573.22x = 5,359.82 × 976.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,573.22x = 5,232,363.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,232,363.48/3,573.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.33

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