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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,550.96, 5,326.74 and 953.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,550.96, 5,326.74 and 953.92 is: 1,430.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,550.96 : 5,326.74 = 953.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,550.96/5,326.74 = 953.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,550.96x = 5,326.74 × 953.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,550.96x = 5,081,283.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,081,283.82/3,550.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430.96

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