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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,595.63, 5,394.26 and 1,097.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,595.63, 5,394.26 and 1,097.04 is: 1,645.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,595.63 : 5,394.26 = 1,097.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,595.63/5,394.26 = 1,097.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,595.63x = 5,394.26 × 1,097.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,595.63x = 5,917,703.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,917,703.39/3,595.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,645.80

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