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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,552.84, 5,328.54 and 955.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,552.84, 5,328.54 and 955.17 is: 1,432.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,552.84 : 5,328.54 = 955.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,552.84/5,328.54 = 955.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,552.84x = 5,328.54 × 955.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,552.84x = 5,089,661.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,089,661.55/3,552.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432.56

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