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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,583.23, 5,374.62 and 950.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,583.23, 5,374.62 and 950.69 is: 1,425.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,583.23 : 5,374.62 = 950.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,583.23/5,374.62 = 950.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,583.23x = 5,374.62 × 950.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,583.23x = 5,109,570.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,109,570.61/3,583.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.97

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