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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,563.19, 5,344.79 and 966.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,563.19, 5,344.79 and 966.13 is: 1,449.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,563.19 : 5,344.79 = 966.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,563.19/5,344.79 = 966.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,563.19x = 5,344.79 × 966.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,563.19x = 5,163,743.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,163,743.77/3,563.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449.19

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