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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,563.08, 5,344.74 and 966.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,563.08, 5,344.74 and 966.08 is: 1,449.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,563.08 : 5,344.74 = 966.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,563.08/5,344.74 = 966.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,563.08x = 5,344.74 × 966.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,563.08x = 5,163,446.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,163,446.42/3,563.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449.15

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