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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,563.09, 5,344.62 and 966.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,563.09, 5,344.62 and 966.02 is: 1,449.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,563.09 : 5,344.62 = 966.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,563.09/5,344.62 = 966.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,563.09x = 5,344.62 × 966.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,563.09x = 5,163,009.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,163,009.81/3,563.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449.03

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