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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,550.89, 5,325.84 and 954.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,550.89, 5,325.84 and 954.03 is: 1,430.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,550.89 : 5,325.84 = 954.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,550.89/5,325.84 = 954.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,550.89x = 5,325.84 × 954.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,550.89x = 5,081,011.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,081,011.14/3,550.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430.91

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