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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,436.93, 5,153.93 and 1,096.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,436.93, 5,153.93 and 1,096.13 is: 1,643.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,436.93 : 5,153.93 = 1,096.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,436.93/5,153.93 = 1,096.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,436.93x = 5,153.93 × 1,096.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,436.93x = 5,649,388.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,649,388.81/3,436.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,643.73

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