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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,402.56, 5,103.72 and 1,094

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,402.56, 5,103.72 and 1,094 is: 1,640.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,402.56 : 5,103.72 = 1,094 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,402.56/5,103.72 = 1,094/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,402.56x = 5,103.72 × 1,094
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,402.56x = 5,583,469.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,583,469.68/3,402.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,640.96

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