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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,551.68, 5,326.80 and 954.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,551.68, 5,326.80 and 954.80 is: 1,432.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,551.68 : 5,326.80 = 954.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,551.68/5,326.80 = 954.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,551.68x = 5,326.80 × 954.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,551.68x = 5,086,028.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,086,028.64/3,551.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432.01

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