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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,544.88, 5,316.92 and 947.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,544.88, 5,316.92 and 947.64 is: 1,421.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,544.88 : 5,316.92 = 947.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,544.88/5,316.92 = 947.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,544.88x = 5,316.92 × 947.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,544.88x = 5,038,526.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,038,526.07/3,544.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,421.35

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