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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,699, 5,548.50 and 963

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,699, 5,548.50 and 963 is: 1,444.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,699 : 5,548.50 = 963 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,699/5,548.50 = 963/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,699x = 5,548.50 × 963
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,699x = 5,343,205.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,343,205.50/3,699
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444.50

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