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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,445.58, 5,169.37 and 1,105.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,445.58, 5,169.37 and 1,105.53 is: 1,658.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,445.58 : 5,169.37 = 1,105.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,445.58/5,169.37 = 1,105.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,445.58x = 5,169.37 × 1,105.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,445.58x = 5,714,902.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,714,902.52/3,445.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,658.62

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