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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,567.97, 5,347.86 and 1,375.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,567.97, 5,347.86 and 1,375.57 is: 2,061.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,567.97 : 5,347.86 = 1,375.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,567.97/5,347.86 = 1,375.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,567.97x = 5,347.86 × 1,375.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,567.97x = 7,356,355.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,356,355.78/3,567.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,061.78

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