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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,538.13, 5,307.53 and 941.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,538.13, 5,307.53 and 941.06 is: 1,411.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,538.13 : 5,307.53 = 941.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,538.13/5,307.53 = 941.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,538.13x = 5,307.53 × 941.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,538.13x = 4,994,712.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,994,712.75/3,538.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411.68

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