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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,702.38, 5,553.56 and 966.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,702.38, 5,553.56 and 966.38 is: 1,449.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,702.38 : 5,553.56 = 966.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,702.38/5,553.56 = 966.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,702.38x = 5,553.56 × 966.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,702.38x = 5,366,823.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,366,823.96/3,702.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449.56

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