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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,547.68, 5,321.60 and 950.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,547.68, 5,321.60 and 950.56 is: 1,425.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,547.68 : 5,321.60 = 950.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,547.68/5,321.60 = 950.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,547.68x = 5,321.60 × 950.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,547.68x = 5,058,500.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,058,500.10/3,547.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.86

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