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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,577.30, 5,366.99 and 1,112.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,577.30, 5,366.99 and 1,112.33 is: 1,668.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,577.30 : 5,366.99 = 1,112.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,577.30/5,366.99 = 1,112.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,577.30x = 5,366.99 × 1,112.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,577.30x = 5,969,880.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,969,880.19/3,577.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,668.82

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