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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,555.92, 5,333.44 and 959.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,555.92, 5,333.44 and 959.04 is: 1,438.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,555.92 : 5,333.44 = 959.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,555.92/5,333.44 = 959.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,555.92x = 5,333.44 × 959.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,555.92x = 5,114,982.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,114,982.30/3,555.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,438.44

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