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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,574.52, 5,361.90 and 977.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,574.52, 5,361.90 and 977.48 is: 1,466.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,574.52 : 5,361.90 = 977.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,574.52/5,361.90 = 977.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,574.52x = 5,361.90 × 977.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,574.52x = 5,241,150.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,241,150.01/3,574.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466.25

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