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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,552.19, 5,328.38 and 955.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,552.19, 5,328.38 and 955.13 is: 1,432.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,552.19 : 5,328.38 = 955.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,552.19/5,328.38 = 955.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,552.19x = 5,328.38 × 955.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,552.19x = 5,089,271.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,089,271.34/3,552.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432.71

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