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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,549.39, 5,323.68 and 952.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,549.39, 5,323.68 and 952.53 is: 1,428.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,549.39 : 5,323.68 = 952.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,549.39/5,323.68 = 952.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,549.39x = 5,323.68 × 952.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,549.39x = 5,070,964.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,070,964.91/3,549.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.69

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