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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,554.58, 5,332.43 and 957.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,554.58, 5,332.43 and 957.62 is: 1,436.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,554.58 : 5,332.43 = 957.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,554.58/5,332.43 = 957.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,554.58x = 5,332.43 × 957.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,554.58x = 5,106,441.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,106,441.62/3,554.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436.58

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