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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,547.05, 5,320.17 and 950.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,547.05, 5,320.17 and 950.19 is: 1,425.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,547.05 : 5,320.17 = 950.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,547.05/5,320.17 = 950.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,547.05x = 5,320.17 × 950.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,547.05x = 5,055,167.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,055,167.58/3,547.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.18

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