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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,552.06, 5,327.67 and 955.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,552.06, 5,327.67 and 955.20 is: 1,432.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,552.06 : 5,327.67 = 955.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,552.06/5,327.67 = 955.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,552.06x = 5,327.67 × 955.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,552.06x = 5,088,990.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,088,990.38/3,552.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432.69

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