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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,430.66, 5,146.72 and 1,090.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,430.66, 5,146.72 and 1,090.38 is: 1,635.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,430.66 : 5,146.72 = 1,090.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,430.66/5,146.72 = 1,090.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,430.66x = 5,146.72 × 1,090.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,430.66x = 5,611,880.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,611,880.55/3,430.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,635.80

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