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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,431.83, 5,148.87 and 1,092.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,431.83, 5,148.87 and 1,092.22 is: 1,638.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,431.83 : 5,148.87 = 1,092.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,431.83/5,148.87 = 1,092.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,431.83x = 5,148.87 × 1,092.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,431.83x = 5,623,698.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,623,698.79/3,431.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,638.69

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