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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,562.57, 5,343.86 and 965.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,562.57, 5,343.86 and 965.51 is: 1,448.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,562.57 : 5,343.86 = 965.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,562.57/5,343.86 = 965.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,562.57x = 5,343.86 × 965.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,562.57x = 5,159,550.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,159,550.27/3,562.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,448.27

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