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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,546.61, 5,319.29 and 948.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,546.61, 5,319.29 and 948.94 is: 1,423.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,546.61 : 5,319.29 = 948.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,546.61/5,319.29 = 948.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,546.61x = 5,319.29 × 948.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,546.61x = 5,047,676.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,047,676.13/3,546.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423.24

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