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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,552.88, 5,329.64 and 955.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,552.88, 5,329.64 and 955.76 is: 1,433.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,552.88 : 5,329.64 = 955.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,552.88/5,329.64 = 955.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,552.88x = 5,329.64 × 955.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,552.88x = 5,093,856.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,093,856.73/3,552.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433.73

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