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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,560.82, 5,341.15 and 963.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,560.82, 5,341.15 and 963.75 is: 1,445.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,560.82 : 5,341.15 = 963.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,560.82/5,341.15 = 963.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,560.82x = 5,341.15 × 963.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,560.82x = 5,147,533.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,147,533.31/3,560.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445.60

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