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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,575.32, 5,362.38 and 977.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,575.32, 5,362.38 and 977.68 is: 1,466.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,575.32 : 5,362.38 = 977.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,575.32/5,362.38 = 977.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,575.32x = 5,362.38 × 977.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,575.32x = 5,242,691.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,242,691.68/3,575.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466.36

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