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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,547.98, 5,321.25 and 950.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,547.98, 5,321.25 and 950.94 is: 1,426.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,547.98 : 5,321.25 = 950.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,547.98/5,321.25 = 950.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,547.98x = 5,321.25 × 950.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,547.98x = 5,060,189.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,060,189.48/3,547.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.22

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