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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,561.62, 5,342.44 and 964.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,561.62, 5,342.44 and 964.82 is: 1,447.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,561.62 : 5,342.44 = 964.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,561.62/5,342.44 = 964.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,561.62x = 5,342.44 × 964.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,561.62x = 5,154,492.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,154,492.96/3,561.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,447.23

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