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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,562.97, 5,342.51 and 1,097.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,562.97, 5,342.51 and 1,097.13 is: 1,645.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,562.97 : 5,342.51 = 1,097.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,562.97/5,342.51 = 1,097.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,562.97x = 5,342.51 × 1,097.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,562.97x = 5,861,422.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,861,422.51/3,562.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,645.10

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