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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,562.85, 5,344.42 and 965.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,562.85, 5,344.42 and 965.78 is: 1,448.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,562.85 : 5,344.42 = 965.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,562.85/5,344.42 = 965.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,562.85x = 5,344.42 × 965.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,562.85x = 5,161,544.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,161,544.89/3,562.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,448.71

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