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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,561.61, 5,342.93 and 1,095.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,561.61, 5,342.93 and 1,095.77 is: 1,643.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,561.61 : 5,342.93 = 1,095.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,561.61/5,342.93 = 1,095.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,561.61x = 5,342.93 × 1,095.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,561.61x = 5,854,622.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,854,622.41/3,561.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,643.81

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