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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,562, 5,342.34 and 964.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,562, 5,342.34 and 964.60 is: 1,446.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,562 : 5,342.34 = 964.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,562/5,342.34 = 964.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,562x = 5,342.34 × 964.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,562x = 5,153,221.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,153,221.16/3,562
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,446.72

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