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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,552.21, 5,328.59 and 955.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,552.21, 5,328.59 and 955.11 is: 1,432.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,552.21 : 5,328.59 = 955.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,552.21/5,328.59 = 955.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,552.21x = 5,328.59 × 955.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,552.21x = 5,089,384.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,089,384.82/3,552.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432.74

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