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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,549.07, 5,323.20 and 951.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,549.07, 5,323.20 and 951.81 is: 1,427.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,549.07 : 5,323.20 = 951.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,549.07/5,323.20 = 951.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,549.07x = 5,323.20 × 951.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,549.07x = 5,066,674.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,066,674.99/3,549.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.61

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