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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,562.76, 5,343.74 and 965.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,562.76, 5,343.74 and 965.90 is: 1,448.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,562.76 : 5,343.74 = 965.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,562.76/5,343.74 = 965.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,562.76x = 5,343.74 × 965.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,562.76x = 5,161,518.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,161,518.47/3,562.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,448.74

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