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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,601.73, 5,402.14 and 969.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,601.73, 5,402.14 and 969.44 is: 1,454.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,601.73 : 5,402.14 = 969.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,601.73/5,402.14 = 969.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,601.73x = 5,402.14 × 969.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,601.73x = 5,237,021.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,237,021.17/3,601.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454.03

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