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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,434.93, 5,153.86 and 1,095.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,434.93, 5,153.86 and 1,095.12 is: 1,643.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,434.93 : 5,153.86 = 1,095.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,434.93/5,153.86 = 1,095.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,434.93x = 5,153.86 × 1,095.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,434.93x = 5,644,095.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,644,095.16/3,434.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,643.15

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