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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,557.79, 5,337 and 960.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,557.79, 5,337 and 960.75 is: 1,441.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,557.79 : 5,337 = 960.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,557.79/5,337 = 960.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,557.79x = 5,337 × 960.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,557.79x = 5,127,522.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,127,522.75/3,557.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441.21

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