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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,554.52, 5,331.96 and 957.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,554.52, 5,331.96 and 957.48 is: 1,436.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,554.52 : 5,331.96 = 957.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,554.52/5,331.96 = 957.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,554.52x = 5,331.96 × 957.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,554.52x = 5,105,245.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,105,245.06/3,554.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436.27

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