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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,436.21, 5,152.46 and 1,095.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,436.21, 5,152.46 and 1,095.58 is: 1,642.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,436.21 : 5,152.46 = 1,095.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,436.21/5,152.46 = 1,095.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,436.21x = 5,152.46 × 1,095.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,436.21x = 5,644,906.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,644,906.36/3,436.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,642.77

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