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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,563.64, 5,345.50 and 966.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,563.64, 5,345.50 and 966.52 is: 1,449.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,563.64 : 5,345.50 = 966.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,563.64/5,345.50 = 966.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,563.64x = 5,345.50 × 966.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,563.64x = 5,166,532.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,166,532.66/3,563.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449.79

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