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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,570.58, 5,356.38 and 1,105.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,570.58, 5,356.38 and 1,105.62 is: 1,658.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,570.58 : 5,356.38 = 1,105.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,570.58/5,356.38 = 1,105.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,570.58x = 5,356.38 × 1,105.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,570.58x = 5,922,120.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,922,120.86/3,570.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,658.59

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