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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,742.89, 5,614.31 and 969.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,742.89, 5,614.31 and 969.32 is: 1,453.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,742.89 : 5,614.31 = 969.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,742.89/5,614.31 = 969.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,742.89x = 5,614.31 × 969.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,742.89x = 5,442,062.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,442,062.97/3,742.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,453.98

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