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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,702.75, 5,554.14 and 966.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,702.75, 5,554.14 and 966.75 is: 1,450.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,702.75 : 5,554.14 = 966.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,702.75/5,554.14 = 966.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,702.75x = 5,554.14 × 966.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,702.75x = 5,369,464.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,369,464.85/3,702.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450.13

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