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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,541.97, 5,313.01 and 944.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,541.97, 5,313.01 and 944.91 is: 1,417.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,541.97 : 5,313.01 = 944.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,541.97/5,313.01 = 944.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,541.97x = 5,313.01 × 944.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,541.97x = 5,020,313.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,020,313.92/3,541.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,417.38

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