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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,550.23, 5,325.39 and 953.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,550.23, 5,325.39 and 953.19 is: 1,429.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,550.23 : 5,325.39 = 953.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,550.23/5,325.39 = 953.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,550.23x = 5,325.39 × 953.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,550.23x = 5,076,108.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,076,108.49/3,550.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429.80

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