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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,560.42, 5,341.46 and 1,095.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,560.42, 5,341.46 and 1,095.23 is: 1,643.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,560.42 : 5,341.46 = 1,095.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,560.42/5,341.46 = 1,095.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,560.42x = 5,341.46 × 1,095.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,560.42x = 5,850,095.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,850,095.05/3,560.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,643.09

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