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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,562.50, 5,341.20 and 1,095.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,562.50, 5,341.20 and 1,095.99 is: 1,643.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,562.50 : 5,341.20 = 1,095.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,562.50/5,341.20 = 1,095.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,562.50x = 5,341.20 × 1,095.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,562.50x = 5,853,901.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,853,901.79/3,562.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,643.20

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