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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,431.63, 5,145.52 and 1,091.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,431.63, 5,145.52 and 1,091.20 is: 1,636.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,431.63 : 5,145.52 = 1,091.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,431.63/5,145.52 = 1,091.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,431.63x = 5,145.52 × 1,091.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,431.63x = 5,614,791.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,614,791.42/3,431.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,636.19

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