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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,554.37, 5,331.96 and 957.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,554.37, 5,331.96 and 957.51 is: 1,436.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,554.37 : 5,331.96 = 957.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,554.37/5,331.96 = 957.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,554.37x = 5,331.96 × 957.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,554.37x = 5,105,405.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,105,405.02/3,554.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436.37

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