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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,561.39, 5,341.68 and 964.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,561.39, 5,341.68 and 964.13 is: 1,446.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,561.39 : 5,341.68 = 964.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,561.39/5,341.68 = 964.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,561.39x = 5,341.68 × 964.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,561.39x = 5,150,047.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,150,047.23/3,561.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,446.08

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