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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,562.62, 5,344.44 and 1,096.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,562.62, 5,344.44 and 1,096.78 is: 1,645.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,562.62 : 5,344.44 = 1,096.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,562.62/5,344.44 = 1,096.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,562.62x = 5,344.44 × 1,096.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,562.62x = 5,861,674.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,861,674.90/3,562.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,645.33

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