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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,420.53, 5,130.81 and 955.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,420.53, 5,130.81 and 955.52 is: 1,433.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,420.53 : 5,130.81 = 955.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,420.53/5,130.81 = 955.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,420.53x = 5,130.81 × 955.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,420.53x = 4,902,591.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,902,591.57/3,420.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433.28

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