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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,552.02, 5,327.59 and 955.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,552.02, 5,327.59 and 955.16 is: 1,432.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,552.02 : 5,327.59 = 955.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,552.02/5,327.59 = 955.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,552.02x = 5,327.59 × 955.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,552.02x = 5,088,700.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,088,700.86/3,552.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432.62

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