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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,584.63, 5,376.33 and 952.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,584.63, 5,376.33 and 952.17 is: 1,428.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,584.63 : 5,376.33 = 952.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,584.63/5,376.33 = 952.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,584.63x = 5,376.33 × 952.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,584.63x = 5,119,180.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,119,180.14/3,584.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.09

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