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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,562.84, 5,342.55 and 1,096.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,562.84, 5,342.55 and 1,096.99 is: 1,644.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,562.84 : 5,342.55 = 1,096.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,562.84/5,342.55 = 1,096.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,562.84x = 5,342.55 × 1,096.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,562.84x = 5,860,723.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,860,723.92/3,562.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,644.96

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