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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,562.97, 5,344.83 and 965.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,562.97, 5,344.83 and 965.91 is: 1,448.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,562.97 : 5,344.83 = 965.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,562.97/5,344.83 = 965.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,562.97x = 5,344.83 × 965.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,562.97x = 5,162,624.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,162,624.75/3,562.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,448.97

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