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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,561.50, 5,341.59 and 964.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,561.50, 5,341.59 and 964.10 is: 1,445.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,561.50 : 5,341.59 = 964.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,561.50/5,341.59 = 964.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,561.50x = 5,341.59 × 964.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,561.50x = 5,149,826.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,149,826.92/3,561.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445.97

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