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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,570.66, 5,355.28 and 1,104.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,570.66, 5,355.28 and 1,104.89 is: 1,657.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,570.66 : 5,355.28 = 1,104.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,570.66/5,355.28 = 1,104.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,570.66x = 5,355.28 × 1,104.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,570.66x = 5,916,969.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,916,969.92/3,570.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,657.11

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