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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,547.64, 5,320.80 and 950.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,547.64, 5,320.80 and 950.80 is: 1,426.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,547.64 : 5,320.80 = 950.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,547.64/5,320.80 = 950.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,547.64x = 5,320.80 × 950.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,547.64x = 5,059,016.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,059,016.64/3,547.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.02

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