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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,537.72, 5,305.98 and 1,071.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,537.72, 5,305.98 and 1,071.95 is: 1,607.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,537.72 : 5,305.98 = 1,071.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,537.72/5,305.98 = 1,071.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,537.72x = 5,305.98 × 1,071.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,537.72x = 5,687,742.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,687,742.65/3,537.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,607.74

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