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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,575.48, 5,362.97 and 978.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,575.48, 5,362.97 and 978.21 is: 1,467.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,575.48 : 5,362.97 = 978.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,575.48/5,362.97 = 978.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,575.48x = 5,362.97 × 978.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,575.48x = 5,246,105.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,246,105.99/3,575.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467.25

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