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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,571.48, 5,357.47 and 1,105.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,571.48, 5,357.47 and 1,105.97 is: 1,659.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,571.48 : 5,357.47 = 1,105.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,571.48/5,357.47 = 1,105.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,571.48x = 5,357.47 × 1,105.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,571.48x = 5,925,211.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,925,211.72/3,571.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,659.04

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