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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,544.94, 5,317.55 and 947.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,544.94, 5,317.55 and 947.88 is: 1,421.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,544.94 : 5,317.55 = 947.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,544.94/5,317.55 = 947.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,544.94x = 5,317.55 × 947.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,544.94x = 5,040,399.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,040,399.29/3,544.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,421.86

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