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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,549.85, 5,324.78 and 952.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,549.85, 5,324.78 and 952.79 is: 1,429.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,549.85 : 5,324.78 = 952.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,549.85/5,324.78 = 952.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,549.85x = 5,324.78 × 952.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,549.85x = 5,073,397.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,073,397.14/3,549.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429.19

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