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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,599.47, 5,398.76 and 967.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,599.47, 5,398.76 and 967.17 is: 1,450.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,599.47 : 5,398.76 = 967.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,599.47/5,398.76 = 967.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,599.47x = 5,398.76 × 967.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,599.47x = 5,221,541.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,221,541.37/3,599.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450.64

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