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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,550.76, 5,326.17 and 953.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,550.76, 5,326.17 and 953.70 is: 1,430.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,550.76 : 5,326.17 = 953.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,550.76/5,326.17 = 953.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,550.76x = 5,326.17 × 953.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,550.76x = 5,079,568.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,079,568.33/3,550.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430.56

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