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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,573.26, 5,359.96 and 976.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,573.26, 5,359.96 and 976.26 is: 1,464.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,573.26 : 5,359.96 = 976.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,573.26/5,359.96 = 976.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,573.26x = 5,359.96 × 976.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,573.26x = 5,232,714.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,232,714.55/3,573.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.41

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