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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,547.76, 5,321.64 and 950.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,547.76, 5,321.64 and 950.62 is: 1,425.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,547.76 : 5,321.64 = 950.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,547.76/5,321.64 = 950.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,547.76x = 5,321.64 × 950.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,547.76x = 5,058,857.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,058,857.42/3,547.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.93

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