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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,554.34, 5,330.79 and 956.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,554.34, 5,330.79 and 956.67 is: 1,434.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,554.34 : 5,330.79 = 956.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,554.34/5,330.79 = 956.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,554.34x = 5,330.79 × 956.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,554.34x = 5,099,806.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,099,806.87/3,554.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,434.81

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