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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,552.39, 5,328.18 and 955.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,552.39, 5,328.18 and 955.13 is: 1,432.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,552.39 : 5,328.18 = 955.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,552.39/5,328.18 = 955.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,552.39x = 5,328.18 × 955.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,552.39x = 5,089,077.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,089,077.92/3,552.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432.58

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