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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,435.62, 5,151.33 and 1,094.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,435.62, 5,151.33 and 1,094.61 is: 1,641.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,435.62 : 5,151.33 = 1,094.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,435.62/5,151.33 = 1,094.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,435.62x = 5,151.33 × 1,094.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,435.62x = 5,638,716.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,638,716.65/3,435.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,641.25

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