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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,560.51, 5,341.27 and 1,095.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,560.51, 5,341.27 and 1,095.53 is: 1,643.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,560.51 : 5,341.27 = 1,095.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,560.51/5,341.27 = 1,095.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,560.51x = 5,341.27 × 1,095.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,560.51x = 5,851,521.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,851,521.52/3,560.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,643.45

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