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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,546.77, 5,319.74 and 949.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,546.77, 5,319.74 and 949.91 is: 1,424.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,546.77 : 5,319.74 = 949.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,546.77/5,319.74 = 949.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,546.77x = 5,319.74 × 949.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,546.77x = 5,053,250.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,053,250.00/3,546.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424.75

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