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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,562.98, 5,343.84 and 965.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,562.98, 5,343.84 and 965.58 is: 1,448.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,562.98 : 5,343.84 = 965.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,562.98/5,343.84 = 965.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,562.98x = 5,343.84 × 965.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,562.98x = 5,159,905.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,159,905.03/3,562.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,448.20

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