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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,436.22, 5,154.72 and 1,095.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,436.22, 5,154.72 and 1,095.40 is: 1,643.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,436.22 : 5,154.72 = 1,095.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,436.22/5,154.72 = 1,095.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,436.22x = 5,154.72 × 1,095.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,436.22x = 5,646,480.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,646,480.29/3,436.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,643.22

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