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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,550.94, 5,326.56 and 953.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,550.94, 5,326.56 and 953.88 is: 1,430.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,550.94 : 5,326.56 = 953.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,550.94/5,326.56 = 953.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,550.94x = 5,326.56 × 953.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,550.94x = 5,080,899.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,080,899.05/3,550.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430.86

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