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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,562.62, 5,343.45 and 1,097.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,562.62, 5,343.45 and 1,097.39 is: 1,645.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,562.62 : 5,343.45 = 1,097.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,562.62/5,343.45 = 1,097.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,562.62x = 5,343.45 × 1,097.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,562.62x = 5,863,821.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,863,821.88/3,562.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,645.93

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