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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,548.04, 5,322.42 and 951

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,548.04, 5,322.42 and 951 is: 1,426.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,548.04 : 5,322.42 = 951 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,548.04/5,322.42 = 951/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,548.04x = 5,322.42 × 951
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,548.04x = 5,061,621.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,061,621.42/3,548.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.60

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