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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,547.48, 5,321.22 and 950.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,547.48, 5,321.22 and 950.35 is: 1,425.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,547.48 : 5,321.22 = 950.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,547.48/5,321.22 = 950.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,547.48x = 5,321.22 × 950.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,547.48x = 5,057,021.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,057,021.43/3,547.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.53

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