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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,558.87, 5,338.31 and 962.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,558.87, 5,338.31 and 962.01 is: 1,443.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,558.87 : 5,338.31 = 962.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,558.87/5,338.31 = 962.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,558.87x = 5,338.31 × 962.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,558.87x = 5,135,502.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,135,502.79/3,558.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,443.02

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