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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,549.06, 5,323.44 and 952

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,549.06, 5,323.44 and 952 is: 1,427.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,549.06 : 5,323.44 = 952 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,549.06/5,323.44 = 952/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,549.06x = 5,323.44 × 952
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,549.06x = 5,067,914.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,067,914.88/3,549.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.96

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