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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,541.92, 5,312.87 and 944.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,541.92, 5,312.87 and 944.85 is: 1,417.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,541.92 : 5,312.87 = 944.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,541.92/5,312.87 = 944.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,541.92x = 5,312.87 × 944.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,541.92x = 5,019,865.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,019,865.22/3,541.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,417.27

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