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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,562.93, 5,344.43 and 1,097.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,562.93, 5,344.43 and 1,097.77 is: 1,646.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,562.93 : 5,344.43 = 1,097.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,562.93/5,344.43 = 1,097.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,562.93x = 5,344.43 × 1,097.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,562.93x = 5,866,954.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,866,954.92/3,562.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,646.67

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