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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,571.62, 5,358.24 and 1,106.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,571.62, 5,358.24 and 1,106.52 is: 1,660.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,571.62 : 5,358.24 = 1,106.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,571.62/5,358.24 = 1,106.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,571.62x = 5,358.24 × 1,106.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,571.62x = 5,928,999.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,928,999.72/3,571.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,660.03

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