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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,780.76, 5,671.12 and 969.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,780.76, 5,671.12 and 969.58 is: 1,454.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,780.76 : 5,671.12 = 969.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,780.76/5,671.12 = 969.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,780.76x = 5,671.12 × 969.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,780.76x = 5,498,606.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,498,606.86/3,780.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454.37

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