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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,561.93, 5,342.93 and 1,096.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,561.93, 5,342.93 and 1,096.77 is: 1,645.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,561.93 : 5,342.93 = 1,096.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,561.93/5,342.93 = 1,096.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,561.93x = 5,342.93 × 1,096.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,561.93x = 5,859,984.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,859,984.00/3,561.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,645.17

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