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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,560.64, 5,341.74 and 1,095.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,560.64, 5,341.74 and 1,095.66 is: 1,643.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,560.64 : 5,341.74 = 1,095.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,560.64/5,341.74 = 1,095.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,560.64x = 5,341.74 × 1,095.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,560.64x = 5,852,730.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,852,730.85/3,560.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,643.73

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