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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,702.52, 5,553.76 and 966.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,702.52, 5,553.76 and 966.52 is: 1,449.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,702.52 : 5,553.76 = 966.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,702.52/5,553.76 = 966.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,702.52x = 5,553.76 × 966.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,702.52x = 5,367,820.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,367,820.12/3,702.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449.77

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