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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,422.54, 5,133.41 and 957.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,422.54, 5,133.41 and 957.55 is: 1,436.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,422.54 : 5,133.41 = 957.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,422.54/5,133.41 = 957.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,422.54x = 5,133.41 × 957.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,422.54x = 4,915,514.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,915,514.43/3,422.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436.22

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